Homemade Carrot Cake Recipe

Classic Carrot Cake

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) cake pan with cooking spray or butter.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Gradually add oil and mix well.
Stir in grated carrots, chopped walnuts, and raisins.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Carrot Cake Bars

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups grated carrots
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup raisins
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Gradually add oil and mix well.
Stir in grated carrots, chopped walnuts, and raisins.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool.
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
Spread cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake and cut into bars.

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a medium bowl, stir together oats, almond milk, grated carrots, Greek yogurt, honey, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
Transfer mixture to a jar and top with chopped walnuts.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, stir oats and enjoy cold or warm up in the microwave.

Conclusion

Carrot cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed in many different forms. Whether you prefer a classic cake, bars, or even overnight oats, there’s a homemade carrot cake recipe out there for everyone. So why not try one of these recipes and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills? Happy baking!