Carrot Cake Recipe

Carrot Cake Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

3. 3

   Combine Wet Ingredients

   In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and nuts.

5. 5

   Bake the Cake

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. 6

   Cool the Cakes

   Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

7. 7

   Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting

   In a bowl, beat together 8 oz of cream cheese, 1/2 cup of butter, 4 cups of powdered sugar, and 2 tsp of vanilla extract until smooth.

8. 8

   Frost the Cake

   Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.

9. 9

   Serve

   Cut into slices and serve with a scoop of ice cream if desired.