Description
Indulge in the moist and flavorful Easy Carrot Cake, a classic dessert that combines the sweetness of carrots and pineapple with warm spices. This recipe is simple to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Blend: Mix dry ingredients into wet mixture, then fold in carrots, pineapple, and nuts/raisins.
- Bake: Pour batter into pans and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Top with cream cheese frosting for a classic touch.
- This cake stays fresh for up to 2 days at room temperature or 5 days refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
