Carrot Cake

Carrot cake

4 from 1 vote
Carrot cake is a delicious and moist dessert made with grated carrots, along with ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s often frosted with cream cheese icing and can sometimes include nuts or raisins for added texture and flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 397

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • Cream cheese icing (for frosting)
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Equipment

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, and eggs until well combined.
  3. Stir in the grated carrots and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in the chopped nuts, if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese icing.
  10. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 397kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 509mgPotassium: 258mgFiber: 3gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 7250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 3mg

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