Delicious and Moist Beet and Carrot Cake Recipe

Indulge in the perfect combination of flavors with this moist and delightful Beet and Carrot Cake. This cake is packed with the goodness of beets and carrots and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. It's the ideal dessert for any occasion and will impress your guests with its vibrant color and amazing taste. Get ready to fall in love with this classic cake recipe!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups grated beets
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
3. Add the grated beets, grated carrots, and chopped walnuts (if using) to the batter. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
4. Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
6. Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
8. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue beating until the frosting is fluffy and well combined.
9. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
10. Garnish the cake with grated beets or carrot curls, if desired.
11. Slice and serve the delicious Beet and Carrot Cake, and enjoy!

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