Moist Walnut Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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• 2 cups all-purpose flour

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• 1.5 cups brown sugar

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• 1 tsp baking soda

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• 1.5 tsp baking powder

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• 1 tsp cinnamon

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• 0.5 tsp nutmeg

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• 0.5 tsp salt

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• 3 eggs

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• 0.75 cups vegetable oil

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• 2 cups grated carrots

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• 0.5 cups crushed pineapple — drained

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• 0.75 cups chopped walnuts

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• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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• 250 g cream cheese — softened

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• 0.5 cups butter — softened

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• 2.5 cups powdered sugar

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• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Step by step

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line two cake pans.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3. 3

   In another bowl, mix eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla.

4. 4

   Fold in grated carrots, pineapple, and walnuts.

5. 5

   Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined.

6. 6

   Divide batter into pans. Bake 30– 35 minutes. Cool completely.

7. 7

   Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.

8. 8

   Layer cake with frosting between layers and cover entire cake.

9. 9

   Decorate with walnuts and carrot shavings.