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Old Fashioned Carrot Cake with Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting

Old Fashioned Carrot Cake with Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting
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Indulge in the warm nostalgia of homemade desserts with this Old Fashioned Carrot Cake, beautifully topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. This delightful cake is moist and flavorful, thanks to freshly grated carrots and spices that fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight treat, this cake is sure to win the hearts of both kids and adults alike. Easy to make and highly customizable, you can add fruits or nuts to elevate its taste. Enjoy a slice today and bring back sweet memories!

Ingredients

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  • 2½ cups finely grated carrot
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 stick butter (softened)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup walnuts (chopped, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 x 13 baking pan.
  2. In one bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs and oil together for one minute.
  4. Add sugar to the egg mixture and beat until light and fluffy (about two minutes).
  5. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Gently fold in grated carrots.
  7. Gradually mix in half of the dry ingredients until just combined; repeat with remaining flour mixture.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-35 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Allow cake to cool completely before frosting with homemade cream cheese frosting.

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