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Easy & Delicious Carrot Cake Recipe

Easy & Delicious Carrot Cake Recipe

This classic carrot cake is moist, delicious, and incredibly easy to make. Cinnamon, walnuts, and pineapple add a touch of surprise to this all-time favorite.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch cake pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then stir in the oil. Mix well.
  • Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined.
  • Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a delicious cream cheese frosting, beat together 8 oz of cream cheese, 1/4 cup of softened butter, 2 cups of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Spread over the cooled cake.