This moist carrot pound cake is a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of carrots with warm spices, making it a perfect addition to your sweet dishes recipes collection. Ideal for celebrations, this cake can also serve as a fantastic carrot cake birthday cake.

With simple ingredients and straightforward techniques, this homemade cake recipe is easy to follow and yields a deliciously rich flavor that everyone will enjoy.

Delicious Carrot Pound Cake Recipe

This carrot pound cake is made with freshly grated carrots, eggs, and a blend of spices, resulting in a tender and flavorful dessert. The recipe takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes from start to finish and serves 10 people.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
• 1/2 cup raisins optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined. Stir in the grated carrots and vanilla extract.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts and raisins.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve as is or with a cream cheese frosting.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 60 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 10 slices
• Calories: 320kcal
• Fat: 18g
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 38g