Carrot Cake
A moist, spiced carrot cake topped with creamy frosting and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for a cozy dessert or celebration.
- Total time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter or oil.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the 1.5 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp cinnamon.
- 3
Add the 2 grated carrots, 0.5 cup vegetable oil, and 2 eggs. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
- 4
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes.
- 5
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- 6
Spread the 1 cup cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- 8-inch round cake pan
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- spatula
- wire rack
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