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Homemade carrot cake with cream cheese frosting on a wooden table

Homemade Carrot Cake

A moist and flavorful carrot cake that’s easy to make and perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, mix sugar, oil, and eggs until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
  6. Stir in grated carrots, crushed pineapple, coconut, and pecans until evenly distributed.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Serving
  1. Frost with delicious cream cheese frosting if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

Grate your carrots finely for a smoother texture. Soak your pecans in water for a bit before adding them for extra crunch. Switch out the nuts for raisins if you want something different. Use fresh pineapple for an even brighter flavor.