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Spiced Carrot Cake

A moist and flavorful carrot cake with a blend of warm spices.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

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

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the sugar, oil, and eggs until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots and walnuts (if using).
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Carrot Cake
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