Carrot Cake Recipe
cinnamon spice cake, cream cheese frosting, pineapple butter-pecan ice cream, ginger snap crumble
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Ingredients
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Carrot Cake Ingredients
Method
Carrot Cake Directions
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
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, nutmeg, 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.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- 6
Prepare the Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- 7
Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
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