Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, measured after sifting; 2 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil; 3 cups grated carrots (approximately 3 very large carrots); 4 eggs; 1 cup walnuts; chopped; 1/2 cup raisins; Cream cheese frosting

Servings: persons

2 cups flour, measured after sifting
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
3 cups grated carrots (approximately 3 very large carrots)
4 eggs
1 cup walnuts; chopped
1/2 cup raisins
Cream cheese frosting

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
with the rack in the center position.
3
Lightly grease a 12 x 9- or 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
4
Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda salt, and cinnamon into a very large mixing bowl or pot.
5
Stir to blend well.
6
Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
7
Pour into the prepared pan, smoothing the top, if necessary.
8
Bake for 45 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and dry Cool completely in the pan before frosting.
9
For the Frosting:
10
Place the cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl and beat until very smooth.
11
Place the sugar in a sifter or fine-mesh strainer and sift over the cream cheese/butter mixture.
12
Beat by hand or with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
13
Mix in the vanilla.

1685

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

172

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, measured after sifting, 2 cups sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, 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.

Carrot Cake

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