Carrot Walnut Buttercream Delight

Indulge in the rich flavors of our Carrot Walnut Buttercream Delight, a moist carrot cake layered with creamy buttercream and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for any celebration, this cake combines the warmth of spices with the sweetness of carrots, topped with a luscious buttercream frosting that brings it all together.

A beautifully decorated Carrot Walnut Buttercream cake with layers of orange carrot cake, smooth buttercream frosting, and topped with walnut pieces, set on a rustic wooden table.
Cake Types & Styles Buttercream Cakes buttercream carrot cake walnut layer cake dessert
Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Step 1:

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Step 2:

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

  3. Step 3:

    In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the vegetable oil and grated carrots.

  4. Step 4:

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts.

  5. Step 5:

    Divide the batter evenly between two greased 9-inch round cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.

  6. Step 6:

    Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

  7. Step 7:

    In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.

  8. Step 8:

    Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of buttercream on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.

  9. Step 9:

    Slice the cake and serve it to your guests. Enjoy the delightful flavors!
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