Amish Style Moist Carrot Cake (Printable Version)

Soft carrot cake packed with warm spices, rich cream cheese frosting, and Amish-inspired flavor in every bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cake Base

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
07 - 1 cup vegetable oil
08 - 4 large eggs
09 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
10 - 3 cups shredded carrots
11 - 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

→ Cream Cheese Frosting

12 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
13 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
14 - 4 cups powdered sugar
15 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Finely shred carrots and chop nuts if using.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat together granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and emulsified.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in shredded carrots and nuts if desired.
05 - Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans briefly before turning onto wire racks to cool completely.
06 - Beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; continue beating until mixture is creamy and spreadable.
07 - Once cake layers are fully cooled, spread frosting evenly between layers and over the top and sides. Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing for tidier portions.

# Helpful Suggestions:

01 - For enhanced moisture, brush each cake layer lightly with orange juice prior to frosting.
02 - Chill the assembled cake for 30 minutes before slicing to achieve clean, neat pieces.
03 - Fold in raisins or shredded coconut with carrots for additional texture and flavor variation.

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