Description
A soft, moist, and comforting carrot cake made with warm cinnamon, fresh carrots, and simple pantry ingredients. This easy homemade dessert is rich in flavor and perfect served plain or topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, and add nuts or raisins if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting if desired.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- Freshly grated carrots provide the best moisture and texture.
- Add crushed pineapple for extra sweetness and softness.
- Mix in shredded coconut for additional texture.
- Use nutmeg or ginger for a warmer spice flavor.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days if frosted.
- Freeze unfrosted cake for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
