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Simple Moist Carrot Cake Recipe

YYummy TreatsYouTube60 minutes
Original video by Yummy Treats on YouTube2:00

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

Serves Time 60 minutes

Ingredients

Steps

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 165°C.

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda.

  3. 3

    In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well combined.

  4. 4

    Add the oil and vanilla essence to the egg mixture and mix well.

  5. 5

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

  6. 6

    Fold in the grated carrots until evenly distributed in the batter.

  7. 7

    Pour the batter into a greased 6-inch cake pan.

  8. 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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