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Classic Carrot Cake
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour2 cups
- baking powder2 tsp
- baking soda1 tsp
- salt1/2 tsp
- ground cinnamon2 tsp
- vegetable oil1 1/4 cups
- large eggs4 items
- granulated sugar2 cups
- vanilla extract2 tsp
- grated carrots3 cups
- chopped walnuts1 cup
- crushed pineapple1/2 cup
- Cream cheese frostingas needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- 3
In a separate large bowl, beat together the vegetable oil, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Fold in the grated carrots, chopped walnuts, and crushed pineapple into the batter.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- 8
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- 9
Once the cakes are completely cool, frost with cream cheese frosting. If desired, you can also add some additional chopped walnuts on top for decoration.
