Description
Moist and flavorful carrot cake with a hint of spice, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in grated carrots and nuts.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- Store cake covered in the fridge.
- Add raisins for extra sweetness.
- Use cream cheese frosting for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: carrot cake, easy dessert, spiced cake