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Simple Carrot Cake

This simple carrot cake recipe is easy to make and results in a moist and delicious cake. Topped with cream cheese frosting, it's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch of nutmeg optional
  • 2 eggs slightly beaten
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded/grated carrots
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla
Frosting
  • 2 cups Cream Cheese Frosting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x13 pan.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  3. Combine eggs, carrots, brown sugar, white sugar, oil, and vanilla in another bowl.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into greased pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, checking at 18. Toothpick should come out clean.
  7. Cool completely before frosting.
  8. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting and enjoy!
  9. Double cake and bake in a baking sheet for carrot cake bars. Double frosting!

Notes

Cake stays fresh for up to a week if covered tightly.