Easy Carrot Cake

🥕 Easy Carrot Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• 2 large eggs

• 1½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts or raisins

For Quick Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• 2 tbsp butter, softened

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch square pan or a loaf pan.

2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla.

3. Add dry ingredients: Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until just combined.

4. Fold in carrots (and nuts or raisins if using).

5. Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Cool completely before frosting.

7. Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until fluffy. Spread on the cooled cake.

Let me know if you’d like this adapted for muffins or a sheet cake!