Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 2 cups
• Granulated sugar - 1 ½ cups
• Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
• Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 2 teaspoons
• Vegetable oil - 1 cup
• Eggs - 4 large
• Vanilla extract - 2 teaspoons
• Grated carrots - 3 cups
• Chopped walnuts - 1 cup
• Cream cheese - 8 oz (softened)
• Unsalted butter - ½ cup (softened)
• Powdered sugar - 4 cups
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

3. 3.

   In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

4. 4.

   Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

5. 5.

   Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.

6. 6.

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

7. 7.

   Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8.

   Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

9. 9.

   To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.

10. 10.

    Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is creamy.

11. 11.

    Once the cakes are completely cool, spread the frosting between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake.

Nutritional Facts