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Grandma's Delicious Carrot Cake

Grandma's Delicious Carrot Cake: Moist, Comforting Delight

Enjoy Grandma's Delicious Carrot Cake, a heartfelt tradition combining moistness, warmth, and rich flavors for everyone.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg or allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 4 large eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots fresh-grated is best
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts optional
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure extract preferred
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese full-fat for best results
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure extract for best flavor

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • wire racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, large eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in the finely grated carrots and optional chopped walnuts into the batter.
  6. Evenly divide the carrot cake batter between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, frost the cakes with cream cheese frosting and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overmixing. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting for a beautiful finish.

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