Carrot Cake Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Step by Step Guide:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. If using walnuts, fold them into the batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
9. Serve and enjoy your delicious carrot cake!
Bon appétit!