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the BEST homemade Carrot Cake recipe

this tried and true homemade carrot cake recipe is the BEST. If you want to make it from scratch, use this recipe!
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CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
Keywordhomemade carrot cake
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings12
Calories347kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs allow to stand at room temp for 30 min
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 cups carrots grated
  • ¾ cup oil

Instructions

  • Grease & flour two 9 inch round pans (one 9 by 13 works too!)
  • In large mixing bowl ,stir together wet ingredients.
  • Stir well.
  • Add dry ingredients.
  • Stir just until combined.
  • Stir in carrots and stir just until combined.
  • Pour batter into pans, dividing evenly.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

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Nutrition

Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 5425IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1.4mg