Description
Delightful “classic carrot cake” celebrates sweet nostalgia with moist layers of warmth and comfort. Cream cheese frosting and spiced cake create a perfect harmony that beckons you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by greasing and dusting with flour.
- Combine dry ingredients including flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl, ensuring thorough blending.
- Incorporate vegetable oil and eggs into the dry mixture, stirring until a smooth, consistent batter forms.
- Gently fold shredded carrots, chopped walnuts, and plump raisins into the cake mixture, distributing ingredients evenly.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it uniformly to ensure consistent baking.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean without any wet batter.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Swap walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different nutty flavor and texture variation.
- Use coconut oil or applesauce as a healthier alternative to vegetable oil for reduced fat content.
- Add extra spices like nutmeg or ginger to enhance the cake’s warm, aromatic profile.
- Consider using gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities to make the recipe accessible to more people.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg