Jun 09 2026
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Carrot Cake Recipe

Inspired by St. Amand Kitchen & Cocktails
Time1h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

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

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the grated carrots.

  2. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  3. 5

    Add Optional Ingredients

    If using, fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins until evenly distributed.

Baking

  1. 6

    Pour Batter

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

  2. 7

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  3. 8

    Cool Cakes

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Serving

  1. 9

    Frosting (Optional)

    You can frost the cake with cream cheese frosting if desired. Serve slices of the carrot cake at room temperature.

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