Martha M's Specialty Occasion Carrot Cake recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Martha M's Specialty Occasion Carrot Cake Recipe

Inspired by RPM Italian
Time2h
Serves12

Five Layer Secret Recipe, Cream Cheese Frosting

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Cake Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour five 8-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, combine the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and walnuts if using.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cakes

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

  6. 6

    Cool the Cakes

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

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