Name: Easy Carrot Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup grated carrots; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Easy Carrot Cake Recipe

Colly Wentz Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Easy Carrot Cake

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 35 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined.
In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and walnuts (if using).
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy!