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

Carrot cake is a beloved classic dessert that never goes out of style. With its moist and tender crumb, warm spices, and creamy frosting, it's a treat that satisfies with every bite. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make the perfect moist carrot cake that's sure to become a favorite in your household.

The key to a truly moist carrot cake lies in the combination of ingredients and the method of preparation. We'll be using freshly grated carrots, which add sweetness, moisture, and ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 ¾ cups shredded carrots
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Mix sugar, oil, and eggs together in a separate bowl. Beat in flour mixture. Stir in carrots, pineapple, coconut, and walnuts. Pour cake batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool.
  • Nutrition

    569 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 470mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 206mg