Carrot Cake Recipe
A moist and flavorful carrot cake topped with cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
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Carrot Cake
Method
Instructions
- 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 powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and walnuts if using.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- 7
Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting
In a bowl, beat together 8 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 4 cups powdered sugar, and 2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting between the two layers, then frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 9
Serve
Slice and serve the carrot cake. Enjoy!
