Classic Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Classic Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 2 cups Granulated Sugar; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 3/4 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoons Nutmeg; 1 teaspoon Salt; 4 Large Eggs; 1-1/2 cup Vegetable Oil; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 3 cups Shredded Carrots; 1/2 cups Crushed Nuts

Servings: persons

2 cups All-purpose Flour
2 cups Granulated Sugar
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
2 teaspoons Baking Soda
3/4 teaspoons Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Salt
4 Large Eggs
1-1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
1 teaspoon Vanilla
3 cups Shredded Carrots
1/2 cups Crushed Nuts

1
Preheat oven to 350 F. Oil the inside of two 12-inch round cake pans, or three 9-inch round cake pans. Set aside.
2
Mix dry ingredients (flour through salt) together in a medium sized bowl and set aside.
3
In a large bowl beat eggs, vegetable oil and vanilla together with a mixer until fluffy. Add dry ingredients into the egg mixture and mix until mostly combined. Fold in shredded carrots and nuts.
4
Pour batter into prepared pans and bake at 350 F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from oven and set pans on a rack.
5
Let them cool before frosting.

1051

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 All-purpose Flour, 2 cups Granulated Sugar, 2 teaspoons Baking Powder, 2 teaspoons Baking Soda, and more.

Yes, Classic Carrot Cake falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Carrot Cake

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