- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 3 cups grated carrots (about 4 large carrots)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light in color. Whisk in the oil or melted butter.
- Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots.
- Divide batter between prepared cake pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting.
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