Best Ever Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Best Ever Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 beaten eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional); 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3 cups finely shredded carrots, lightly packed; 3/4 cup cooking oil; cream cheese frosting (any will do); 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted (optional)

Servings: persons

4 beaten eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups finely shredded carrots, lightly packed
3/4 cup cooking oil
cream cheese frosting (any will do)
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted (optional)

1
Allow eggs to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, grease and flour two 9x1 1/2 inch round cake pans; set pans aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and baking soda.
4
In a medium bowl combine eggs, carrots, and oil. Add egg mixture to flour mixture; stir until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
5
Bake at 350 oven for 30-35 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted near centers comes out clean.
6
Cool on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove from pans. Cool completely on racks.
7
Frost tops and side with frosting. If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans over frosting. Store cake in the fridge for up to 3 days.
8
*The carrots need to be finely shredded or they may sink to the bottom of pan during baking.

1320

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 beaten eggs, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Best Ever Carrot Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Best Ever Carrot Cake

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