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carrot cake recipe

Ultimate Carrot Cake Recipe: A Comforting Classic You’ll Love

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and moist carrot cake made with fresh carrots and spices.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Add oil, eggs, carrots, pineapple, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  4. Fold in walnuts if using.
  5. Pour batter into greased cake pans.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool before frosting.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Best served chilled.
  • Can be frosted with cream cheese icing.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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