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A slice of carrot cake on a tiny cake stand.

Simple Carrot Cake Recipe

With the perfect subtle cinnamon flavor, a tender crumb and thick scrumptious cream cheese frosting, this is the very best carrot cake!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 29 minutes
Calories: 5682kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups canola oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups packed grated carrots

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13 pan with non stick spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  • Using an electric hand mixer, slowly add in the oil, eggs and packed carrots.
  • Once the batter is mixed thoroughly, pour into your prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25-35 minutes or until the cake passes the toothpick test.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  • Ice using your favorite Cream Cheese Frosting.
  • Enjoy!
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Nutrition

Calories: 5682kcal | Carbohydrates: 594g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 357g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 99g | Monounsaturated Fat: 219g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 655mg | Sodium: 4774mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 401g | Vitamin A: 962IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 15mg