Chocolate Carrot Cake

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Or cupcakes:-)

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Steps

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In a large mixing bowl , combine flour , sugar , cocoa , baking soda and salt.

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Add the eggs , oil and carrots.

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Beat until combined.

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Pour into prepared 9x13 , cupcake liners or 9 inch round baking pans.

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If using 9-in.

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Round baking pans , line with waxed paper , and grease the paper.

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Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes ,.

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Cool 10 minutes before removing from baking pans to wire rack to cool completely.

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Frosting:.

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In a large mixing bowl , combine cream cheese , and butter.

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Beat until smoooth and fluffy.

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Beat in the powdered sugar , cocoa , and vanilla until smooth.

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If using 9-inch rounds:.

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Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with half the frosting.

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Repeat layers.

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Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips.

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Ingredients

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flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, salt, eggs, vegetable oil, carrots, cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, walnuts, semi-sweet chocolate chips