Carrot Cake from Scratch

Carrot cake is a moist and flavorful dessert made with grated carrots, and often includes ingredients such as walnuts or pecans, and a cream cheese frosting.

The cake itself has a soft texture and a warm, comforting flavor with hints of cinnamon. The addition of carrots not only adds sweetness but also keeps the cake moist. Carrot cake is a popular choice for special occasions or as a treat with a cup of coffee.

​Whether enjoyed during a festive gathering or as a simple indulgence, carrot cake is a delightful and classic dessert that never goes out of style.

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RECIPE​

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 CUPS SUGAR
• 4 EGGS
• 2 TSP. VANILLA
• 1 CUP COOKING OIL
• 1 1/2 TSP. CINNAMON
• 1/2 TSP. GROUND GINGER
• 2 1/4 CUPS SELF RISING FLOUR
• 1 CUP CHOPPED PECANS
• 3 CUPS PEELED AND GRATED CARROTS
• 1 SMALL CAN CRUSHED PINEAPPLE
• 1/2 CUP GOLDEN RAISINS TOSSED IN FLOUR

1. Combine sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl and mix well. Add cooking oil and spices, then add flour and mix well until blended.
2. Add pecans, carrots, raisins, and pineapple before mixing on medium speed for one minute
3. Pour into two well greased 9 inch round pans and bake at 325' until golden brown and set (about one hour)
4. Remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool. Cool for fifteen minutes before flipping out on parchment paper to ice (use cream cheese icing)
5. For a lower calorie recipe use 1/2 cups less sugar and bake in large loaf pan before serving like poundcake.

Printable Recipe - Carrot cake