Ingredients for Carrot Cake At Its Best
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Baking Powder
- Cinnamon
- Sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- Carrots
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup crushed pineapple (optional)
- Walnuts
- Frosting
- Margarine
- Cream Cheese
- Vanilla
- Powdered Sugar
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How to Make Carrot Cake At Its Best
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or two 8-inch round pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground allspice, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup vegetable oil, 4 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in 2 cups grated carrots, 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional), and ½ cup crushed pineapple (optional).
- Pour batter into prepared pan(s).
- Bake for 55-60 minutes for a 9x13 inch pan, or 30-35 minutes for 8-inch round pans, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting (see frosting recipe below).
- Once the cake is completely cool, frost and decorate as desired. Consider adding candied carrots or extra nuts for a festive touch.
- Enjoy your incredibly delicious Carrot Cake At Its Best!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
25 g
Sugar
244g
Fat
40g
Carbs
26g
