Carrot Cake Recipe
Indulge in our moist and flavorful carrot cake, made with fresh grated carrots, warm spices, and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Add Carrots and Nuts
Fold in the grated carrots and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
Pour and Bake
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.
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost (Optional)
Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting if desired.