Description
A moist and flavorful carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.
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)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add eggs and oil to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Fold in grated carrots and walnuts (if using).
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cake layers and serve.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.