Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 3-4 medium carrots)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained (optional, for extra moisture)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the grated carrots, walnuts, and optional crushed pineapple, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can frost with cream cheese frosting or enjoy as is.
Enjoy your delicious homemade carrot walnut cake!