Carrot Cake

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 3 medium-sized carrots)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Recipe

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients

- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and oil until well combined.

- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4: Add the Carrots

- Stir the grated carrots into the wet mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

- If using nuts, fold them into the batter.

Step 6: Bake the Cake

- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan(s) and smooth the top with a spatula.

- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7: Cool the Cake

- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8: Frost the Cake

- Once the cake is completely cool, frost it with cream cheese frosting or your preferred frosting.

- If desired, garnish with additional chopped nuts.

Step 9: Serve

- Slice and serve your delicious carrot cake! Enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee.