Grandmother’s Carrot Cake
A delightful carrot cake that fills your home with warmth and nostalgia, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots with love.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve plain or top with cream cheese frosting and enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 275mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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