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Carrot Cake Recipe

This carrot cake is moist, flavorful, and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.
  3. In another bowl, beat together the oil and eggs. Stir in the grated carrots.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the walnuts if using.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.5mg

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