Sep 24 2026
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Carrot Cake Recipe

Time1h
Serves12

Carrot Cake

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Ingredients

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Carrot Cake Ingredients

Method

Carrot Cake Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Add Carrots and Nuts

    Fold in the grated carrots, chopped walnuts (or pecans), and raisins if using.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cake

    Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

  8. 8

    Frost (Optional)

    Frost with cream cheese frosting if desired, and serve.

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