Carrot Cake Recipe
Homemade Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
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Ingredients
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Cake
Cream Cheese Icing
Method
Cake Preparation
- 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, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and nuts.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Icing Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Icing
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes have completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of icing on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
