Ingredients
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- 3 cups grated fresh carrots
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 can (14 oz) condensed milk (for frosting)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix grated carrots, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir gently until just combined. Fold in nuts if using.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat condensed milk with softened butter until fluffy; spread between layers and on top once cooled.
- Slice and serve!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg