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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Servings:
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg