Carrot Cake with Walnuts
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Ingredients
- Cake:
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnut (Optional)
- Frosting:
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnut (Optional)
Instructions
- Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13inch baking pan.
- Make the Batter:
- In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs, and 2 tsp vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- Fold in shredded carrots and chopped walnuts (if using).
- Bake:
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- Beat butter, cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla until creamy. Stir in chopped walnuts (if using).
- Assemble:
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice and serve!
- Tips:
- For best results, use room temperature eggs and cream cheese.
- Adjust walnuts to taste, or substitute pecans.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Enjoy your homemade carrot cake! 🥕🍰