Carrot Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Fold in Carrots and Nuts
Gently fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts (if using) into the batter until evenly distributed.
- 6
Prepare Cake Pans
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
- 7
Pour Batter and Bake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.