Description
A moist and flavorful carrot cake perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Fold in grated carrots.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- Store the cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting for best results.
- Adjust spices to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: christmas carrot cake, holiday dessert, easy carrot cake