Description
A delicious and moist carrot cake made with fresh carrots and warm spices. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 cups grated carrots
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
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1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
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Stir in the grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins if using.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
For an extra touch, you can frost this cake with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake, Dessert, Baking, Moist, Spiced Cake