Rustic Carrot and Walnut Wedding Cake
Celebrate your special day with this rustic carrot and walnut wedding cake, featuring layers of moist carrot cake infused with warm spices and crunchy walnuts, all enveloped in a creamy cream cheese frosting. Adorned with fresh flowers and a touch of greenery, this cake is perfect for a charming and intimate wedding.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 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 unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- for decoration fresh flowers and greenery
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, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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Step 3:
In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil and eggs until well combined.
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Step 4:
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
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Step 5:
Divide the batter evenly between two greased 9-inch round cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Step 6:
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.
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Step 7:
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
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Step 8:
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
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Step 9:
Decorate the cake with fresh flowers and greenery as desired.
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Step 10:
Slice the cake and serve it to your guests. Enjoy your special day!