Description
Carrot Cake (No Gelatin) is a moist and flavorful dessert that delights any palate. This easy-to-make cake combines the natural sweetness of freshly grated carrots with warm spices, all topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, or any celebration, this recipe will quickly become a beloved favorite in your household. Enjoy each slice as it brings joy and warmth to your gatherings year-round.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 medium-sized freshly grated carrots (about 1 ½ cups)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs and mix in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just blended. Gently fold in grated carrots.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For added texture, mix in chopped walnuts or raisins. - Always use fresh grated carrots for the best moisture and flavor. - Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.