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Carrot Cake
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk the sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla extractuntil smooth and combined.
5
Gradually stir the grated carrots into the oil mixture.
6
Add the flour mixture to the oil mixture, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
7
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
8
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a thick layer of cream cheese frosting (see recipe below) over the top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
11
Optionally, garnish with additional chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or carrot decorations.
Cream Cheese Frosting
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Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
2
Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk (if needed for spreading consistency) and beat until well combined.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Grate Carrots Properly 🥕Use a box grater's fine side and grate carrots just before mixing to prevent oxidation and maintain maximum moisture, which keeps your cake incredibly tender and flavorful.
- Bloom Your Spices 🌟Mix your ground spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves) with the dry ingredients and let them sit for 5 minutes before adding wet ingredients to deepen and enhance their warm flavors throughout the cake.
- Balance Oil and Butter 🧈Use vegetable oil as your primary fat with butter in the frosting only—this creates unmatched moisture and tender crumb while keeping the cake from becoming greasy or dense.
- Room Temperature Everything ♨️Bring eggs, cream cheese, and butter to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth incorporation, proper emulsification, and a velvety frosting without lumps or overmixing.
- Toast Your Walnuts First 🌰Lightly toast walnuts for 5-7 minutes at 350°F and chop them coarsely just before folding into batter to maximize crunch, depth of flavor, and prevent them from becoming soggy during baking.
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