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Deliciously Moist Carrot Cake


  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 12

Description

Delight in this moist carrot cake, infused with warm spices and fresh carrots, topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any celebration or just a sweet indulgence.


Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Baking Soda
  • Cinnamon
  • Grated Carrots
  • Eggs
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Cream Cheese Frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Make a well in the dry ingredients; add eggs, oil, grated carrots, and vanilla extract and stir until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in chopped nuts.
  5. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  7. Once cooled completely, frost with cream cheese frosting.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: - Add nuts, raisins, or crushed pineapple for extra flavor and moisture. - Store leftovers tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to five days.