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Ingredients
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Carrot Cake Ingredients
Method
Carrot Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Carrots and Nuts
Fold in the grated carrots, chopped nuts, and raisins (if using) until evenly distributed.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
Frost (Optional)
Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting, if desired.
