Grandma's Irresistible Carrot Cake Recipe
This moist and flavorful carrot cake is a family favorite, perfect for any occasion. It's packed with grated carrots, pineapple, and optional nuts and raisins.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then add oil and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, walnuts, and raisins.
- Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting once completely cool and decorate as desired.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
For a decorative touch, consider adding edible flowers or powdered sugar on top before serving.