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Decadent Carrot Cake

A moist and flavorful carrot cake packed with carrots, pineapples, and warm spices, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups grated carrots Ensure they are finely grated for uniform texture.
  • 1 cup crushed pineapples, drained
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) Toast them for added flavor if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapples, and nuts if using.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  3. Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30g

Notes

To store the cake, keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for a week or freeze tightly wrapped for up to 3 months.

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