Easy Homemade Carrot Cake

This is my favorite homemade carrot cake recipe! A moist and easy cake perfect for any occasion, especially for breakfast.

Easy homemade carrot cake on a plate

We love the simplicity of homemade cakes! This carrot cake is one of the simplest and tastiest cakes you can make for your breakfast. Is even more wildly delicious than it looks. It is a quick, fluffy and very nutritious cake that can be prepared with a creamy chocolate frosting to give an extra flavor and apperance to this delicious and simple recipe.

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Slice of carrot cake on a plate

INGREDIENTS FOR EASY HOMEMADE CARROT CAKE

Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:

  • Carrots - The main ingredient of this recipe. Adds color, aroma and flavor to the cake.
  • Vegetable oil - Helps the cake to be soft and fluffy.
  • Light brown sugar - Sweetness and flavor.
  • All-purpose flour - Gives consistency and is the base of the batter.
  • Eggs - Makes the cake more soft and fluffy.
  • Vanilla extract - Adds aroma and flavor.
  • Baking powder - Rising agent.
  • Powdered sugar - For garnish.

Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.

Easy carrot cake on a plate

HOW TO MAKE EASY HOMEMADE CARROT CAKE

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a bundt cake pan with butter and dust the inside of the pan with some flour (hold and rotate the pan so that the flour coats all surfaces)

Step 2: On a large bowl, whisk the flour and the baking powder; set aside. Easy carrot cake step 1 and 2

Step 3: Pour the peeled carrots cut into small pieces, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs and the vanilla extract into a blender. Blend on medium speed until obtain a creamy mixture. Easy carrot cake step 3 and 4

Step 4: Gradually add the carrot cream to the flour bowl and mix until you get a very creamy dough. Easy carrot cake step 5 and 6

Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake about 30 minutes. Easy carrot cake step 7

Step 6: When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes. Easy carrot cake on a bundt cake pan

Step 7: Remove from the pan and place the cake onto a wire rack or serving dish. Allow to cool to room temperature.

Step 8: Dust the cake with powdered sugar and serve.

Easy carrot cake on a plate

RECIPE TIPS

Some tips to prevent the cake from sinking:
If the cake is taken out of the oven before it is fully cooked in the center, it can collapse as it cools. Use a toothpick to test whether the cake is cooked, it should come out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
Do not open the oven door while the cake is cooking, sudden temperature changes can also affect the cake’s structure, leading to the cake sinking.
Always make sure to preheat the oven before placing the cake in the oven.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does it take to bake a cake?
The baking time for a cake can vary significantly based on several factors, such as the type of cake, oven, recipe or pan size.
Most cakes can take anywhere from 25 to 60 minutes to bake at 180ºC (350ºF). However, some recipes may require higher or lower temperatures.
Always preheat your oven and don't forget to check if your cake is done using methods such as the toothpick test or gently pressing the cake's center to ensure it's fully baked.

Easy Homemade Carrot Cake

Easy homemade carrot cake on a plate

This is my favorite homemade carrot cake recipe! A moist and easy cake perfect for any occasion, especially for breakfast.

5.00 from 1 reviews


    Category:Breakfast, Cakes, Desserts, Recipes
    Cuisine:
    Difficulty:
    Servings: 12 slices
    Prep Time:10 m
    Cook Time:30 m
    Total Time:40 m

    Ingredients

    • 300 grams (10 1/2 ounces) carrot (2 medium carrots)
    • 175 grams (1 cup) light brown sugar
    • 200 grams (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
    • 4 medium eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 100 ml (1/2 cup) vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • Powdered sugar for garnish

    Directions

    1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a bundt cake pan (24 x 8 centimeters (9 1/2-inch diameter with 3 1/4-inch-high sides)) with butter and dust the inside of the pan with some flour (hold and rotate the pan so that the flour coats all surfaces).
    2. On a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour and the baking powder; set aside.
    3. Pour the peeled carrots cut into small pieces, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs and the vanilla extract into a blender. Blend on medium speed until obtain a creamy mixture.
    4. Gradually add the carrot cream to the flour bowl and mix until you get a very creamy dough.
    5. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes (the time depends on the oven).
    6. When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
    7. Remove from the pan and place the cake onto a wire rack or serving dish. Allow to cool to room temperature.
    8. Dust the cake with powdered sugar and serve.
    Easy Homemade Carrot Cake
    Nutrition facts
    Serves 12 slices
    Per Serving:
    % DAILY VALUE
    Calories 216
    Total Fat 9.5 g(12%)
    Saturated Fat 2 g(10%)
    Cholesterol 55 mg(18%)
    Sodium 43 mg(2%)
    Total Carbohydrate 30 g(11%)
    Protein 4 g
     

2 Comments

  1. Avatar for David

    Simple and wonderful! Pair with Brigadeiro frosting and it is perfect. Cake was moist and sweet. The rise was not as high as expected, but still enough for dramatic effect.

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