Carrot Cake Bliss: Easy Recipe for a Moist Delight at Home
Discover the magic of homemade carrot cake with this easy recipe that guarantees a moist and flavorful dessert!
- 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 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
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.
- In another bowl, mix the oil and eggs until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting as desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake, Easy Recipe, Moist Delight