Carrot Cake Recipe
A moist and spiced carrot cake, layered with rich cream cheese frosting and topped with walnuts for a delightful finish.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Add Carrots and Nuts
Fold in the grated carrots, chopped nuts, and raisins (if using) until evenly distributed.
- 6
Bake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
Frost (optional)
Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting if desired.
