Description
A festive and moist carrot cake perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together oil, eggs, carrots, pineapple, and vanilla.
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into greased cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool before frosting.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to five days.
- Can be frozen for up to three months.
- Top with cream cheese frosting for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Christmas Carrot Cake