Small 3 Layer Carrot Cake

This mini carrot cake is the perfect cake for Easter for two or a small party! This is a moist, spiced, 6-inch three layer carrot cake.

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STEP 1: Mix the wet ingredients.

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STEP 2: Add in dry ingredients.

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STEP 3: Pour the batter into three six-inch cake pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.

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STEP 4: Cream Cheese Frosting. Beat the butter and cream cheese on high for 3 minutes.

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STEP 5: Add in the remaining frosting ingredients.

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STEP 6: Spread 3/4 cup of frosting per cake layer. Frost the cake with the frosting.

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STEP 7: To decorate, pipe on extra frosting and chopped walnuts.

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