Carrot Cake Recipe
Moist and flavorful carrot cake topped with cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
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Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
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Mix Together
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
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Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy.
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Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. Add the vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
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Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
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