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