Description
Experience the bliss of moist carrot cake, perfectly spiced and topped with creamy frosting—ideal for any occasion or a delightful treat to brighten your day.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Cinnamon
- Vegetable Oil
- Eggs
- Grated Carrots
- Cream Cheese Frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil and eggs until frothy. Stir in grated carrots.
- Gradually combine wet and dry mixtures until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in nuts if desired, then divide batter between prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in crushed pineapple or orange zest. - Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.