How to Make Carrot Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carrot cake is a beloved classic in the world of baking. Moist, flavorful, and perfectly spiced, this cake is a favorite for special occasions and gatherings. What sets this cake apart from others is the addition of grated carrots, which add a delicate sweetness and moist texture. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this carrot cake recipe is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Beat sugar, oil, eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in carrots. Fold in pecans. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • To make the frosting: Beat butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped pecans. Frost the cooled cake.
  • Nutrition

    575 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 347mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 50g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 75mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 158mg