Old Fashioned Carrot Cake

Old Fashioned Carrot Cake

1 serving
This Old Fashioned Carrot Cake is delicious and has wonderful reviews! 

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour
    2 ½ c
  • baking soda
    2 tsp
  • baking powder
    2 tsp
  • cinnamon
    2 tsp
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • oil
    1 ¼ c
  • sugar
    1 ½ c
  • eggs
    4
  • vanilla extract
    1 tsp
  • carrots)

    grated (Remove ends and scrape carrots before grating

    2 c
  • nuts or raisins
    1 c
  • package cream cheese
    1 oz
  • butter or margarine or 1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons
    1 stick
  • confectionary sugar

    16 oz or about 3.5 cups

    1 box
  • vanilla
    1 tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large mixing bowl mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt together with a wire whisk. In a small bowl cream oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla with a mixer

  2. 2

    Add creamed mixture to dry ingredients and mix well with mixer. Add carrots and keep on mixing. If using nuts or raisins fold them in with a spoon.  Spray 2 round cakes pans or a 9 x 13 pan and add batter. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before frosting. Frost with cream cheese frosting

Frosting instructions

  1. 1

    Whip all frosting ingredients together with mixer until smooth and of spreading consistency.

Old Fashioned Carrot Cake

Old Fashioned Carrot Cake

60 min1 serving

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About this Recipe

Indulge in Our Classic Old Fashioned Carrot Cake

There's something incredibly comforting about a slice of Old Fashioned Carrot Cake, and this recipe delivers that perfect blend of nostalgia and deliciousness. Renowned for its moist texture and irresistible flavor, this classic carrot cake has garnered wonderful reviews, promising a dessert that will delight everyone at your table. It's the ultimate treat, perfect for celebrations, a special family dinner, or simply an afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of coffee.

What makes this homemade carrot cake truly special is the perfect balance of warm spices like cinnamon, combined with freshly grated carrots that keep the cake wonderfully tender and moist. We pair this delightful cake with a luscious, tangy cream cheese frosting that's a hallmark of any truly great carrot cake. The soft, sweet cake provides a beautiful contrast to the rich, creamy frosting, creating a harmonious bite every time.

Tips for the Perfect Carrot Cake:

  • Grating Carrots: For the best results, use freshly grated carrots. You can use a box grater or a food processor for quick work. The finer the grate, the more seamlessly they blend into the cake.
  • Optional Add-ins: This recipe offers the flexibility to include 1 cup of nuts (like walnuts or pecans) or raisins. Feel free to use one, both, or omit them entirely to suit your preference!
  • Don't Overmix: Mixing the batter just until combined is key to ensuring a tender, fluffy cake.

From its spiced aroma to its beautiful, frosted finish, this Old Fashioned Carrot Cake is more than just a dessert – it's an experience. Get ready to bake a truly memorable sweet treat that everyone will ask for again and again!

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