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Carrot Cake (5 of 10)

Carrot Cake(5 of 10)

Carrot cake is a great dessert for Easter dinner, wedding showers, and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

• 2¼ cups self-rising flour
• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted and divided

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 2 packages cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 small box of powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line three 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
2. Combine wet ingredients and dry ingredients in one large bowl after mixing them separately.
3. Stir until well incorporated, and pour into the three pans.
4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
5. Spread frosting between layers and on the top and sides of cake.
6. Press remaining 1 cup walnuts along the bottom of the cake.