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Best Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cups grated carrots; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 cup raisins; 4 large eggs; 1 ½ cups white sugar; 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 ½ tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup chopped walnuts

If you’re searching for the best carrot cake recipe, you’ve just found it! This moist, flavorful carrot cake is a true classic, filled with freshly grated carrots, juicy pineapple, warm cinnamon spice, and crunchy walnuts. Perfectly paired with cream cheese frosting, it’s a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s ideal for birthdays, Easter, holidays, or any time you want to impress.

Unlike store-bought carrot cakes that can be dry or overly sweet, this homemade version is moist, tender, and perfectly balanced—making it a recipe you’ll turn to again and again.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Incredibly moist with carrots, pineapple, and oil
Warmly spiced with cinnamon for cozy flavor
Makes a large, bakery-style cake—perfect for sharing
Versatile dessert for Easter, birthdays, or holidays

Carrot Cake Recipe

Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users

Cuisine

American

Servings

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

50 minutes

Calories

435

This homemade carrot cake is packed with carrots, raisins, and pineapple for natural sweetness, while walnuts add a satisfying crunch. Baked into two tall, fluffy layers, this cake is rich, moist, and full of warm spices. Topped with a creamy frosting, it’s the perfect dessert for any special occasion or family gathering.

Author:

Guiseppe

Ingredients

6 cups grated carrots
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup raisins
4 large eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 ½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

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Directions

Mix grated carrots with brown sugar in a medium bowl.
Let sit for 1 hour to release natural sweetness, then stir in raisins.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 10-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, beat eggs until light in color.
Gradually add white sugar, oil, and vanilla; mix well.
Stir in drained pineapple.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add to the egg mixture until just combined.
Stir in the carrot mixture and chopped walnuts.
Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Let cool completely before frosting.

Recipe Note

Chef Tips

Grate carrots fresh for the best texture—avoid pre-shredded.
Toast the walnuts before adding for deeper flavor.
For extra richness, frost with classic cream cheese frosting.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent twist.
Decorate with extra chopped walnuts or shredded coconut.
Make it festive by topping with edible flowers or candied carrots.

Storage & Reheating

Room Temperature: Store unfrosted cake layers wrapped tightly for up to 2 days.
Refrigerator: Frosted cake lasts up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Freezer: Wrap cooled, unfrosted cake layers in plastic wrap + foil. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before frosting.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
per serving: Calories; 435

Amount/Serving % Daily Value

Carbs: 58 grams; 21%
Protein: 6 grams; 12%
Fat: 22 grams; 28%

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