Description
Carrot cake is a timeless classic that combines the sweetness of fresh carrots with warm spices and a creamy frosting, making it perfect for any celebration or just because. This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through creating a moist and flavorful cake that will impress your friends and family. Customize it with nuts or raisins to suit your taste, and enjoy the delightful aroma as it bakes.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups grated carrots (fresh)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix in the vegetable oil and eggs until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Fold in grated carrots and optional nuts.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in pans before transferring to wire racks. Once cool, frost with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg