Spiced Carrot Cake Delight

Ingredients

- 2 cups grated carrots
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

2. Prepare the Spice Mix
In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cardamom. Set aside.

3. Grate the Carrots
Grate enough fresh carrots to yield 2 cups packed. Set aside.

4. Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Stir until well-combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together flour, the prepared spice mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

6. Incorporate Dry and Wet Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently. Once combined, fold in the grated carrots until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7. Bake the Carrot Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the top with a spatula and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool Before Serving
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- PT15M
15 minutes

- PT40M
40 minutes

Total Time

- PT55M
55 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Carrot Cake, Spiced Dessert, Oven-Baked Cake, Autumn Flavors, Holiday Treat, Carrot Dessert, Easy Dessert Recipe, Homemade Cake, Cinnamon Cake, Festive Baking

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

2,400 calories (total for entire dish)

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