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Mom’s Legendary Carrot Cake: The Ultimate Indulgent Treat

Mom’s Legendary Carrot Cake
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Enjoy the rich, moist goodness of Mom’s Legendary Carrot Cake, perfectly spiced and topped with creamy frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together oil and eggs until well blended.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.

Notes

  • For an extra touch, add a layer of chopped walnuts on top of the frosting.

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