Carrot Cake Recipe
Cream Cheese Frosting, Toasted Walnuts
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease 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 mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and toasted walnuts.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- 6
Make the Frosting
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy and spreadable.
- 7
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- 8
Serve
Decorate with additional toasted walnuts if desired, slice, and enjoy your carrot cake!
