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Carrot Cake Recipe

A moist and flavorful carrot cake perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Pan
  • Oven

Ingredients:  

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Grated carrots
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil
  • 4 Large eggs
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions: 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugars until well combined. Add the oil and vanilla extract, and mix well.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in the grated carrots.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Notes:

For an extra touch, you can add chopped nuts or raisins to the batter.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Carrot Cake
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