Description
A moist and spiced carrot cake loaded with grated carrots and topped with a creamy frosting, perfect for celebrations or everyday dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for even baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vegetable oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Carrots: Stir in the grated carrots thoroughly, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the wet mixture.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into the bowl. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Prepare Baking Pan and Pour Batter: Grease a baking pan to prevent sticking. Pour the prepared batter evenly into the pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely before frosting, if desired.
Notes
- Add chopped walnuts or raisins to the batter for added texture and flavor variation.
- Top with classic cream cheese frosting for a traditional and delicious finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
