Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 2 cups
• Granulated sugar - 1 ½ cups
• Brown sugar - ½ cup
• Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
• Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 cup
• Large eggs - 4
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Grated carrots - 3 cups
• Chopped walnuts - 1 cup
• Cream cheese - 8 ounces, softened
• Unsalted butter - ½ cup, softened
• Powdered sugar - 2 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, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

3. 3.

   Add the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

4. 4.

   Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.

5. 5.

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

6. 6.

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

7. 7.

   Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. 8.

   For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.

9. 9.

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

10. 10.

    Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer.

11. 11.

    Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.

12. 12.

    Garnish with additional chopped walnuts if desired.

Nutritional Facts