Description
A moist and flavorful carrot cake topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together oil and eggs.
- Stir in grated carrots and crushed pineapple.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Add walnuts if desired.
- Pour batter into greased cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool before frosting.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Use fresh carrots for best flavor.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert