Kid-Friendly Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Kid-Friendly Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1 1/3 cups oil; 2 cups Granulated Sugar; 4 Eggs; 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 2 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1/2 teaspoon Ground Mace; 3 cups Grated Raw Carrots; 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts; Frosting; 8 tablespoons Butter (softened); 12 ounces Cream Cheese (softened); 5 cups Powdered Sugar; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Servings: persons

Cake
1 1/3 cups oil
2 cups Granulated Sugar
4 Eggs
2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
2 teaspoons Baking Soda
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon Ground Mace
3 cups Grated Raw Carrots
1/2 cup Chopped Nuts
Frosting
8 tablespoons Butter (softened)
12 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
5 cups Powdered Sugar
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 3- 9? round cake pans.
2
Beat oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla together. Sift flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and ground mace together into a medium-sized bowl. Into the egg mixture, add flour and oil alternately until well combined. Stir in carrots and nuts.
3
Bake 30-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes then turn cakes out onto cooling racks.
4
While cake bakes, blend the margarine and cream cheese together. Slowly add the powdered sugar and vanilla.
5
After cakes cool, begin stacking the layers, icing in between layers then on top of final layer and around sides. Sprinkle with extra nuts if desired. Enjoy!

2675

kcal

Calories

142

Fat

333

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 1/3 cups oil, 2 cups Granulated Sugar, 4 Eggs, and more.

Yes, Kid-Friendly 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kid-Friendly Carrot Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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