Carrot Cake Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Cake

   Preheat the 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 flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. 3

   Combine Wet Ingredients

   In another bowl, beat together eggs, oil, and vanilla until well combined.

4. 4

   Combine Wet and Dry

   Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in grated carrots and chopped walnuts.

5. 5

   Bake

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

6. 6

   Cool

   Remove from oven and allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. 7

   Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting

   In a bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy.

8. 8

   Frost the Cake

   Once the cakes are completely cool, spread frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.

9. 9

   Make Citrus-Honey Drizzle

   In a small saucepan, combine honey, orange juice, lemon juice, and orange zest. Heat gently until warm and well combined.

10. 10

    Serve

    Drizzle the citrus-honey mixture over the frosted cake and garnish with fresh mint leaves.