Jul 14 2026
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Carrot Cake Recipe

Inspired by Springfield Family Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Optional Add-ins

Cream Cheese Frosting

Method

Preparation of Dry Ingredients

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

Preparation of Wet Ingredients

  1. 2

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended. Gradually add the grated carrots and stir until incorporated.

Combine Mixtures

  1. 3

    Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.

  2. 4

    Add Optional Ingredients

    If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans and raisins into the batter.

Baking the Cake

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Making Cream Cheese Frosting

  1. 7

    Prepare Frosting

    In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until creamy and smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and mix until combined. Finally, stir in the vanilla extract.

Assembling the Cake

  1. 8

    Layer and Frost

    Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.

  2. 9

    Decorate

    Optionally, decorate the top with additional chopped nuts or carrot decorations as desired.

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