Description
A festive and moist carrot cake perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix grated carrots, sugar, and oil.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in walnuts and raisins.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Best served with cream cheese frosting.
- Can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: christmas carrot cake