Description
Indulge in this deliciously moist carrot cake, a perfect blend of spices and sweetness, topped with creamy frosting—ideal for any celebration or sweet craving.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Create a well in the center of the dry mixture and add vegetable oil and eggs. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in grated carrots and nuts if desired.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost with cream cheese frosting once completely cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg