Carrot Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Cream Cheese Frosting
Method
Carrot Cake
- 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 mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine All Ingredients
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and walnuts (if using).
- 5
Pour into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven 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 turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy.
- 9
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 11
Serve
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your delicious carrot cake!