Carrot Cake Recipe
This moist and flavorful carrot cake is made with fresh grated carrots, spices, and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
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Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
- 1 cup chopped walnuts optional
- Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the oil and eggs until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and walnuts if using.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 2g