Easy Carrot Cake

Name: Easy Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 cups grated carrots; 1½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; ½ cup vegetable oil; 1 tsp baking powder; ½ tsp baking soda; 1 tsp cinnamon powder; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ¼ tsp salt

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Easy Carrot Cake is a classic homemade dessert known for its moist texture, warm spices, and sweet carrot flavor. Made with freshly grated carrots, flour, sugar, and simple baking ingredients, this easy carrot cake is soft, fluffy, and incredibly delicious. It’s perfect for celebrations, tea time, or as a comforting homemade dessert.

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Easy Carrot Cake Ingredients Directions Notes

Origin of Carrot Cake

Carrot cake has roots in medieval Europe, where sweeteners were scarce and carrots were used to naturally sweeten cakes and puddings. Over time, the recipe evolved into the modern carrot cake we know today, often topped with cream cheese frosting.

Why It’s Loved

This easy carrot cake is loved for its moist texture, rich flavor, and comforting spices like cinnamon. The grated carrots add natural sweetness and softness, making the cake tender and delicious with every bite.

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Easy Carrot Cake

Recipe by RecipesVilla

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

250

kcal

Ingredients

2 cups grated carrots
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth.
Add vanilla extract and grated carrots and mix well.
In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon powder, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serving Suggestion: Serve with cream cheese frosting or a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Tip: Use freshly grated carrots for the best moisture and flavor.
Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

Oliver Bennett

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