Easiest Carrot Cake Recipe

Say goodbye to grated knuckles and hello to the moistest, most delicious carrot cake you'll ever make! This ridiculously easy recipe uses convenient jars of baby food carrots for a surprisingly delightful texture and flavor. It's a family favorite, guaranteed to become yours too! Perfect for beginner bakers and busy weeknights.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 581.7 kcal
Protein 12g
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Ingredients for Easiest Carrot Cake

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How to Make Easiest Carrot Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat well with a hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
  4. Stir in the baby food carrots, chopped nuts, and raisins (if using). Mix until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  8. Frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

138g

Fat

43g

Carbs

18g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easiest Carrot Cake?

Easiest Carrot Cake takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easiest Carrot Cake?

Easiest Carrot Cake has approximately 581.7 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates and 60 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easiest Carrot Cake?

The key ingredients for Easiest Carrot Cake are Corn Oil, Sugar, Eggs, Flour, Cinnamon, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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