Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
2 cup

flour

sifted

2 tsp

soda

2 tsp

cinnamon

1 tsp

salt

2 cup

sugar

4 unit

eggs

1.25 cup

cooking oil

2 cup

carrots

finely grated

8 oz

cream cheese

softened

1 stick

margarine

softened

1 box

powdered sugar

1 cup

nuts

chopped

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~5 min

Sift together flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.

Step 3
~5 min

In a separate bowl, mix together eggs, cooking oil, and grated carrots.

Step 4
~5 min

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.

Step 5
~5 min

Beat well until combined.

Step 6
~5 min

Pour batter into two greased and floured 9-inch cake pans.

Step 7
~5 min

Bake for 45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8
~5 min

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9
~5 min

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

Step 10
~5 min

Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.

Step 11
~5 min

Stir in chopped nuts.

Step 12
~5 min

Frost the cooled cake layers with the cream cheese frosting.

Step 13
~5 min

Serve and enjoy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add pineapple or coconut for extra flavor.

Toast the nuts before chopping for a richer taste.

Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (cinnamon)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Pair with coffee or tea

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coffee
Tea

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Western Europe

Cultural Significance

Celebratory dessert

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthdays
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Birthday
Easter
Christmas
Thanksgiving

Popularity Score

70/100