Description
A classic carrot cake recipe with a moist texture and rich cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Fold in grated carrots and walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a nut-free version, omit walnuts.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, moist cake, dessert recipe