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Delicious homemade carrot cake with cream cheese frosting on a wooden table

Carrot Cake

A delightful and easy-to-make carrot cake featuring the perfect blend of spices, crunchy nuts, and creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots Freshly grated for better flavor
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple Drained
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the oil, eggs, grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing well until combined. Stir in the nuts.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  3. Frost with cream cheese frosting if desired.

Notes

Tip: For the perfect frosting, chill your cream cheese frosting before applying. You can also add some dried fruit or adjust sweetness according to taste.