Name: Carrot Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 cup neutral oil or melted coconut oil; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 2 tsp vanilla; 2 cups grated carrots about 3 medium; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional; 8 oz cream cheese softened, for frosting; 1/4 cup butter softened, for frosting; 2 cups powdered sugar for frosting; 1 tsp vanilla for frosting

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Overview

Prep25 min

Cook35 min

Total60 min

Servings10

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour2 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmeg1/2 tsp salt3/4 cup neutral oilor melted coconut oil3/4 cup brown sugar1/2 cup sugar3 large eggs2 tsp vanilla2 cups grated carrotsabout 3 medium1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecansoptional8 oz cream cheesesoftened, for frosting1/4 cup buttersoftened, for frosting2 cups powdered sugarfor frosting1 tsp vanillafor frosting

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Equipment

Mixing bowls
Whisk
9-inch cake pan
Grater
Electric mixer

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Method

01

Make the batter

Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In another bowl, whisk oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Fold dry into wet, then fold in grated carrots and nuts if using.

02

Bake until springy

Pour into a greased 9-inch pan (or two 8-inch pans). Bake at 350°F until a toothpick comes out clean, about 30 to 40 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.

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Frost like clouds

Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Spread over the cooled cake. Slice and share.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Carrot Cake

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment