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Joanna Gaines Carrot Cake Recipe

Joanna Gaines Carrot Cake Recipe is simply amazing. This moist, flavorful cake is perfect. I love baking this for my family.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Two 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Grater for carrots
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1½ cups vegetable oil
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts optional
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F first.
  • Grease both cake pans with butter.
  • Line them with parchment paper carefully.
  • This prevents sticking later on.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
  • Add salt to the mixture too.
  • Whisk everything together until well combined.
  • Set this bowl aside for now.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl.
  • Add oil and sugar gradually while beating.
  • Mix until everything is well combined.
  • Add vanilla extract and mix again.
  • Pour dry ingredients into wet mixture.
  • Fold gently until just combined together.
  • Don't overmix the batter at all.
  • Add grated carrots and walnuts now.
  • Fold them in gently and carefully.
  • Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes in oven.
  • Test with a toothpick for doneness.
  • It should come out clean completely.
  • Let cakes cool for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pans onto cooling rack.
  • Beat cream cheese until it's fluffy.
  • Add softened butter and beat again.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing.
  • Add vanilla and beat until smooth.
  • Place first cake layer on plate.
  • Spread frosting on top layer generously.
  • Place second layer on top carefully.
  • Frost entire cake with remaining frosting.
  • Decorate as you like with walnuts.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated carrots for best results.
  • Pre-shredded carrots are too dry usually.
  • Don't overmix your cake batter ever.
  • This makes the cake dens and heavy.
  • Let all ingredients reach room temperature first.
  • This helps everything blend better together.
  • Use quality cream cheese for frosting.
  • It makes a huge difference really.
  • Let cakes cool completely before frosting them.
  • Warm cakes will melt the frosting.
  • Store leftover cake in the refrigerator.
  • It stays fresh for five days.
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