vegan carrot cake recipe

Carrot Cake Recipe

This Carrot Cake Recipe is moist, flavorful, and filled with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Made with fresh carrots, pineapple, and warm cinnamon, it’s the ultimate dessert for any occasion. Top it with creamy cream cheese frosting for the best carrot cake experience ever.

healthy carrot cake recipe
healthy carrot cake recipe

Ingredients

  • 6 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

How to Make Carrot Cake

  • In a medium bowl, combine grated carrots and brown sugar. Let sit for 1 hour, then stir in raisins.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 10-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until light in color. Gradually add white sugar, oil, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  • Stir in the drained pineapple until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until the batter is smooth.
  • Add the carrot mixture and chopped walnuts. Mix until evenly incorporated.
  • Pour the batter evenly into prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool the cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting and serve.
classic carrot cake recipe
classic carrot cake recipe

Preparation Details


Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 16
Yield: Two 10-inch cake layers