Jul 14 2026

Carrot Cake Recipe

Time1h
Serves12

Moist and delicious carrot cake.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease 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 until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir 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 into the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool and Serve

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting if desired.

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