Carrot Cake: The Best Homemade Recipe You’ll Love to Bake
Learn how to make the best homemade carrot cake that is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 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 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the oil and eggs to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and vanilla.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include chopped nuts or raisins in the batter.
- Use cream cheese frosting for a classic pairing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake, homemade, baking, dessert