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: Cake; 4 eggs; 2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 5 (4 ounce) jars carrot baby food; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 cups flour; Frosting; 1/2 cup butter; 8 ounces cream cheese; 16 ounces confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla

Servings: persons

Cake
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 (4 ounce) jars carrot baby food
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups flour
Frosting
1/2 cup butter
8 ounces cream cheese
16 ounces confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla

1
Combine all cake ingredients until well blended.
2
Bake in a greased and floured pans at 350 F (for round layers, approx 40 minutes; for 10x14 sheet cake or bundt pan, approx 60 min).
3
Test with toothpick for doneness - this is a very moist cake!
4
Cool.
5
Combine frosting ingredients in large bowl until very creamy.
6
Frost cake when it is completely cooled (putting cake in freezer for 15 minutes once cooled sometimes makes icing easier).
7
Enjoy! This cake freezes very well!

2457

kcal

Calories

143

Fat

280

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 4 eggs, 2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil, 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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