Grandma's Carrot Cake

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Stir in the carrots and walnuts (if desired).
5. Divide the batter evenly between the two cake pans.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes come out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.

Interesting Facts

• Carrot cake is believed to have originated in the Medieval era.
• Carrot cake is widely popular in the United Kingdom.
• Carrot cake was given its name due to its large quantity of carrots.