Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsThe Gate HouseColossal Carrot Cake Recipe

Colossal Carrot Cake Recipe

Inspired by The Gate House
Time1h
Serves12

Moist and flavorful cake filled with shredded carrots.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Baking Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease 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, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat together the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

  5. 5

    Add Carrots and Walnuts

    Fold in the shredded carrots and chopped walnuts into the batter.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cakes

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

  8. 8

    Frosting (Optional)

    Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting if desired.

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