The Best Carrot Cake Recipe: A Deliciously Moist Treat for All
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The BEST Carrot Cake Recipe
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: oil and eggs.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in the grated carrots and crushed pineapple, and walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into greased cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the cake cool before frosting with your favorite cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- For an extra touch, add raisins or coconut flakes to the batter.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg