Description
Experience the warm, spiced goodness of homemade carrot cake that’s perfect for any occasion. This moist cake, filled with freshly grated carrots and crunchy walnuts, is topped with a rich cream cheese frosting that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether it’s a birthday or just a sweet craving, this delightful recipe brings joy to every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups grated carrots (fresh)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup walnuts (optional, chopped)
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs and vegetable oil until smooth; combine with dry ingredients.
- Fold in grated carrots and walnuts until evenly mixed.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes clean.
- Allow cooling before frosting with cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg