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Homemade Carrot Cake

Homemade Carrot Cake is a timeless dessert that combines warmth, flavor, and nostalgia. With its moist, spiced layers and tangy cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because.
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Ingredients
  

Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts optional

Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch pans.
  • Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, soda, spices, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat eggs, sugars, oil, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, carrots, and walnuts.
  • Bake in pans for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream.
  • Assemble cake layers with frosting. Decorate and serve!