Go Back
Delicious homemade carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

Best Carrot Cake

An easy and delicious carrot cake packed with moisture and topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Optional for crunch
  • to taste cream cheese frosting For topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and oil. Stir in the grated carrots and crushed pineapple.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. If desired, fold in the nuts.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  3. Frost with cream cheese frosting before serving.

Notes

Let the cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.