Description
This carrot cake is the ultimate comfort dessert. Moist, spiced, and sweetly indulgent without being overpowering, it’s perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or simply a cozy afternoon treat. With a smooth cream cheese frosting and tender, flavorful cake, it’s a recipe that will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
- ½ cup crushed pineapple (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch cake pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture.
- Gently fold in grated carrots and optional add-ins.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 30–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Use finely grated carrots for a tender texture.
- Allow cake to cool completely for best frosting results.
- Customize with nuts, raisins, or pineapple for variety.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8–10
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg