Dad's Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe

Cake Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Brown Butter

   In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and continue cooking until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

3. 3

   Combine Wet Ingredients

   In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add the grated carrots and cooled brown butter, mixing well.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chopped pecans.

5. 5

   Bake the Cake

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. 6

   Cool the Cakes

   Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.