Homemade Carrot Cake Recipe: Easy and Indulgent Delight
Experience the joy of baking with this homemade carrot cake recipe that is both easy to follow and indulgent in flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before frosting.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the cake sit overnight before serving.
- Feel free to add raisins for extra sweetness!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Homemade Carrot Cake Recipe, Carrot Cake, Easy Baking