Description
Homemade Carrot Cake is a moist dessert with creamy frosting, perfect for celebrations or cravings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (283g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup (175ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (130g) unsweetened applesauce
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
- 3 cups (348g) finely grated carrots
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Cream Cheese Frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter two 9″ round cake pans, line with parchment paper, sprinkle flour, and shake out the excess.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a mixing bowl.
- Blend vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer.
- Mix in the dry ingredients and grated carrots until evenly distributed. Pour into prepared pans.
- Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pan for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Frost the cooled cakes and sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired. Refrigerate in an airtight container.
Notes
- Ensure the carrots are finely grated for even distribution.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake, Dessert, Homemade, Celebration