Classic Carrot Cake
A moist and flavorful carrot cake, spiced with cinnamon and topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to ensure your cake releases easily after baking.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Mix together the vegetable oil, eggs, grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just incorporated. If adding nuts, fold them in gently.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost the cakes with cream cheese frosting, slice, and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. Slices can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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