Description
A moist and delicious carrot cake topped with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups shredded carrots (freshly grated)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Create a well in the center and add eggs, vegetable oil, and shredded carrots. Stir until just mixed.
- If using, fold in chopped nuts for added crunch.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for best results.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding spices like nutmeg or vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg