Jul 14 2026
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Four Layer Carrot Cake Recipe

Inspired by Mussel & Burger Bar
Time2h
Serves12

Served with salted caramel and choice of ice cream.

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Ingredients

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Cake Layers

Cream Cheese Frosting

Salted Caramel Sauce

Ice Cream (optional)

Method

Cake Layers

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

  5. 5

    Add Carrots and Nuts

    Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts (or pecans) until evenly distributed.

  6. 6

    Bake the Layers

    Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool Cake Layers

    Allow the cake layers to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting

  1. 8

    Prepare Frosting

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy.

  2. 9

    Add Sugar and Vanilla

    Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is fluffy and well combined.

Salted Caramel Sauce

  1. 10

    Make Caramel

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the granulated sugar, stirring constantly until it turns a golden brown color.

  2. 11

    Add Butter and Cream

    Once the sugar is melted, add the unsalted butter and stir until melted. Carefully add the heavy cream (it will bubble), and stir until smooth.

  3. 12

    Season with Salt

    Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Assembly

  1. 13

    Layer the Cake

    Once the cake layers are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of cream cheese frosting over the top.

  2. 14

    Repeat Layers

    Add the second layer and repeat the frosting process. Place the third layer on top and frost, then add the final layer.

  3. 15

    Frost the Outside

    Use the remaining cream cheese frosting to frost the top and sides of the cake.

  4. 16

    Serve

    Drizzle with salted caramel sauce and serve with a scoop of your choice of ice cream on the side.

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