Delicious Moist Carrot Cake Recipe

Are you looking for a delicious moist carrot cake recipe? This one is sure to be a hit! Carrot cake is a classic treat that everyone loves. It's moist, flavorful and easy to make. Plus, it's a great way to get in some extra veggies! This recipe will make a large 9-inch cake that serves 12 people. Let's get baking!

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. In a large bowl, beat together the oil and sugar until combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the carrots, pecans and raisins. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

This carrot cake recipe is a great way to enjoy a classic treat while getting some extra vegetables in your diet. Each serving contains 340 calories, 18 grams of fat, 44 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of protein. It's also low in cholesterol and sodium.

This delicious moist carrot cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends. It's easy to make and so flavorful. Serve it up with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy!