Description
A moist and flavorful carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in grated carrots and chopped walnuts (if using).
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.