Best Easy Carrot Cake Recipe
This easy carrot cake recipe is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. Packed with fresh grated carrots, cinnamon, and a hint of applesauce, it’s a delightful blend of sweet and spice. Serve it plain or topped with a creamy frosting for a crowd-pleasing dessert!
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 553kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs
- 3/4 cup Vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup Apple sauce
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 2 cups Flour
- 2 tsp Baking soda
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Ground cinnamon
- 3 cups Shredded carrots
- 1 cups Chopped walnuts or pecans
Frosting ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make frosting, combine all frosting ingredients in the bowl and mix using a hand-held electric mixer until smooth. Frost the case after it has completely cooled down.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a half-cup of chopped nuts or raisins to the batter.
Nutrition
Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 5922IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg