Simple Moist Carrot Cake Recipe
About this recipe
This Simple Moist Carrot Cake is a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion. It's soft, moist, and incredibly easy to make, making it a great choice for beginner bakers.
With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you'll have a delicious cake ready to enjoy in about an hour. Plus, it's a healthier option compared to many other cakes.
Ingredient notes
- You can replace 1 cup of all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour or oats flour for a healthier twist.
- Sugar can be adjusted between 135g to 200g depending on how sweet you want your cake.
Tips from Yummy Treats’s video
- Make sure to preheat your oven to 165°C before baking to ensure even cooking.
- When mixing the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, mix until just combined to keep the cake light and fluffy.
Good to know
- How long does it take to bake the carrot cake?
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.
- What size cake pan should I use?
- Pour the batter into a greased 6-inch cake pan.
- Can I use a different type of flour?
- Yes, you can replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour or oats flour.
- How much sugar should I use?
- You can use between 135g to 200g of sugar depending on your desired sweetness.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Yummy Treats: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 165°C.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- 3
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well combined.
- 4
Add the oil and vanilla essence to the egg mixture and mix well.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Fold in the grated carrots until evenly distributed in the batter.
- 7
Pour the batter into a greased 6-inch cake pan.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clear.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The baking time and temperature were inferred from common practices for baking cakes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Yummy Treats’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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