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Classic Moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A two-layer Carrot Cake with a slice removed, showing moist interior, cream cheese frosting, and chopped walnuts on top.
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A recipe for a moist, spiced carrot cake featuring grated carrots and walnuts, topped with rich cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • For Frosting: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts, if using.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until creamy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  11. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the layers and stack them.

Notes

  • For an extra moist cake, use fresh, finely grated carrots.
  • If you do not want to use walnuts, substitute with pecans or omit them entirely.
  • Chill the frosting for 15 minutes if it becomes too soft before spreading.

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