Easy Carrot Cake
This moist and flavorful carrot cake combines fresh carrots, warm spices, and a creamy cream cheese frosting for a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 cups grated carrots
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.2.5 cups grated carrots
- In another bowl, beat eggs with both sugars until smooth. Gradually add oil and vanilla extract, mixing well.2.5 cups grated carrots
- Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in grated carrots and chopped walnuts (if using).2.5 cups grated carrots
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting if desired.
Notes
For best texture, grate carrots finely and use fresh spices. Optional walnuts add a nice crunch.