Classic Carrot Cake: The Best Homemade Recipe for You
A delicious and moist classic carrot cake recipe, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For extra moisture, wrap the cake in plastic wrap.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: classic carrot cake, homemade carrot cake, dessert recipes