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Best Carrot Cake Recipe

Best Carrot Cake Recipe

Experience the delights of the Best Carrot Cake Recipe, a moist and flavorful classic that's quick to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cups chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking pan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add shredded carrots, oil, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. If using nuts, gently fold them into the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool before frosting with cream cheese icing or dusting with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16g

Notes

This cake is perfect for special occasions or a simple family dessert. Customize with your choice of nuts or add pineapple for a twist.

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