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Carrot Cake

A classic Carrot Cake recipe that's moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. Enjoy this delightful cake with a creamy frosting!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Combine sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Mix well.
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in grated carrots and nuts (if using).
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Frost with cream cheese frosting (recipe not included).

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the walnuts or pecans before adding them to the batter.