Description
Carrot Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of fresh carrots with warm spices and rich cream cheese frosting. This moist, tender cake is perfect for any celebration or as a comforting treat after dinner. Each slice offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, making it a favorite among all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups grated fresh carrots
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add grated carrots, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
- If using nuts, gently fold in chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - Enhance flavor by adding orange zest to the batter or frosting. - Incorporate crushed pineapple into the mixture for added moisture and sweetness. - Ensure cakes are completely cool before frosting to avoid melting.