Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup neutral oil, avocado or vegetable
- ¾ cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely grated carrots, about 3 large carrots
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking pan.
- In a medium bowl whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1¼ teaspoons cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine ¾ cup oil, ¾ cup granulated white sugar, and ½ cup light brown sugar until smooth. Add 3 eggs and 3 teaspoons vanilla extract and whisk until fully combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the 2 cups finely grated carrots.
- Pour the batter into the baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat 8 oz cream cheese and 4 tablespoons butter until smooth. Add 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, and a ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt and mix until fully combined.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cake and sprinkle with ½ cup toasted, chopped walnuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sweet Tooth
- Method: Oven