Easiest Carrot Cake 🥕🍰
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Description:
Indulge in the simplest yet most delicious carrot cake recipe! No more grating carrots and risking scraped knuckles. This recipe ingeniously utilizes jars of baby food carrots, ensuring maximum moistness. It’s not just any carrot cake; it’s a family favorite, loved by DH and everyone who takes a bite!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 jars of baby food carrots (approximately 6 ounces each)
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 pinches of salt
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup ground nuts (for sprinkling)
- Cream cheese frosting (for frosting)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. |
| 2 | Mix with a wooden spoon by hand until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. |
| 3 | Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan. |
| 4 | Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. |
| 5 | Cool the cake completely before frosting. |
| 6 | Frost with cream cheese frosting generously. |
| 7 | Sprinkle the top with 1/2 cup of ground nuts for added crunch and flavor. |
| 8 | Slice and serve this irresistible treat! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 581.7
- Fat: 39.2g
- Saturated Fat: 8.8g
- Cholesterol: 52.9mg
- Sodium: 589.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 54.3g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 34.6g
- Protein: 6.2g
Keywords:
Lunch/Snacks, Cheese, Vegetable, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
Indulge in the simplicity of this delightful carrot cake recipe, where convenience meets incredible flavor. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to become a household favorite for its ease of preparation and irresistible taste!
