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Delicious homemade simple carrot cake topped with cream cheese frosting.

Moist Spiced Carrot Cake

A simple, moist, and spiced single-layer carrot cake that's perfect for any occasion. Quick and easy to make with pantry staples and fresh carrots, this cake is sure to please the crowd.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups grated carrots, packed (about 3 to 4 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs Can replace with flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Increase to 1 1/2 teaspoons for more spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Optional for added warmth
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil Can substitute with light olive oil or mild avocado oil
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Use 1:1 gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the bottom of an 8-inch cake pan and line it with parchment if desired.
  2. Peel and finely grate the carrots until you have 2 packed cups. Set aside.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until the mixture is glossy and slightly thickened.
  2. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and oil, and whisk to combine.
  3. Fold the grated carrots into the wet mixture until evenly distributed.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  3. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

Serve plain or top with a light dusting of powdered sugar. For extra flavor, use cream cheese frosting or serve with vanilla yogurt or cinnamon ice cream.

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