Moist Homemade Carrot Cake
A deliciously moist carrot cake packed with flavors from grated carrots, sweet pineapple, and crunchy nuts, perfect for everyday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapples (drained)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the grated carrots and crushed pineapple.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in another bowl, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in nuts if using.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding spices like ginger or cloves. Ensure the crushed pineapple is well-drained to maintain the cake’s texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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