Paula's Easy Carrot Cake Recipe

This ridiculously easy carrot cake tastes like you spent hours baking (but you'll actually spend more time enjoying it!). Get ready for moist, spiced perfection in under an hour. Perfect for beginners and busy weeknights!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 1288.8 kcal
Protein 24g
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Ingredients for Paula's Easy Carrot Cake

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How to Make Paula's Easy Carrot Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 12x14 inch sheet pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Add 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 3/4 cup vegetable oil, 4 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
  4. Stir in 2 cups grated carrots and 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional).
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 35-40 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. While the cake cools, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  9. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

453g

Fat

100g

Carbs

50g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Desserts Fruit Oven Easy Cakes Dietary Tropical Fruit Pineapple Equipment Number Of Servings

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Paula's Easy Carrot Cake?

Paula's Easy Carrot Cake takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Paula's Easy Carrot Cake?

Paula's Easy Carrot Cake has approximately 1288.8 calories per serving, with about 24 g protein, 50 g carbohydrates and 113 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Paula's Easy Carrot Cake?

The key ingredients for Paula's Easy Carrot Cake are Oil, Sugar, Eggs, Carrots, Crushed Pineapple, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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