Description
This is a simple and delicious carrot cake recipe that’s perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, brown sugar, and oil until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins if using.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake light.
- You can substitute applesauce for some of the oil for a healthier option.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: carrot cake recipe, easy carrot cake, beginner carrot cake