Nutty Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This moist and flavorful carrot cake is packed with grated carrots and crunchy nuts, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this cake balances sweetness with a hint of spice, making it a delightful treat for carrot cake lovers.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large Eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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Step 3:
In another bowl, beat together the oil and eggs until well combined.
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Step 4:
Stir in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts into the wet mixture.
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Step 5:
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
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Step 6:
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 7:
In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
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Step 8:
Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
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Step 9:
Slice the cake and serve it to your guests. Enjoy your delicious nutty carrot cake!