Description
A timeless dessert that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with warm spices, creating a flavorful and comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting for layering
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Mix the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and nuts if using.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Layer the cakes with cream cheese frosting in between and generously on top.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure your carrots are finely grated for even distribution and texture. You can substitute half the vegetable oil with applesauce to reduce fat while keeping moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg