The Best Carrot Cake (In The World) Recipe

Name: The Best Carrot Cake (In The World)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups plain flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 eggs; 2 cups caster sugar; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 2 cups carrots, grated; 240 g pineapple, crushed; 240 g butter; 240 g cream cheese; 240 g icing sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Servings: persons

3 cups plain flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
2 cups caster sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups carrots, grated
240 g pineapple, crushed
240 g butter
240 g cream cheese
240 g icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

1
Preheat oven to 180C (375F) and grease and line a large roasting dish.
2
Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda. Add salt.
3
Beat eggs in a large bowl, add sugar and oil. Mix in carrot and pineapple until blended.
4
Incorporate sifted flour mix bit-by-bit and stir until just combined.
5
Bake in oven for 1 hour 1 hour 15 minutes or until cake starts shrinking from sides. Insert skewer, if it comes out clean then its cooked.
6
Rest cake in tin for 15 minutes and then turn onto wire cooling tray.
7
FROSTING.
8
Beat butter, vanilla and cream cheese together in a mixer.
9
Add icing sugar slowly until the frosting is a smooth consistancy.
10
Frost cake when cold.

2612

kcal

Calories

170

Fat

255

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.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups plain flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, The Best Carrot Cake (In The World) 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.

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The Best Carrot Cake (In The World)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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