🥕 Carrot Walnut Cake (Quick & Easy)

🥄 Ingredients (for 1 9-inch cake)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 3–4 medium carrots)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• ½ cup crushed pineapple (optional, adds extra moisture)

Optional Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3–4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan (or line with parchment).

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2. Mix dry ingredients

• In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

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3. Mix wet ingredients

• In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.

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4. Combine & add carrots

• Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Fold in grated carrots, chopped walnuts, and pineapple (if using).

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5. Bake

• Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let cool completely before frosting.

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6. Frosting (optional)

• Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
• Add powdered sugar gradually, then vanilla.
• Spread over cooled cake and sprinkle extra walnuts on top.

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💡 Tips

• Toast walnuts lightly for extra flavor 🌰
• Use fine grater for carrots for a smoother texture
• Cake stays moist for several days—wrap and refrigerate
• Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert