Because my Banana Muffin Recipe was so incredibly popular, I decided to post the recipe for my favorite Carrot Cake as well. This recipe comes from a Canadian Living Cookbook I was given as a gift many years ago. It is a moist, and delicious cake that is easy to make. I made it for Liam’s first birthday, and he loved it (and still does!)
Instead of icing it, I just spread some cream cheese on a slice. Less sugar, and just as yummy as it is sweet enough without extra icing in my opinion.
Carrot Cake
4 Eggs
1 Cup White Sugar
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Cup Vegetable Oil
2 Cups All Purpose Flour
2 tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Salt
1 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
3 Cups Grated Raw Carrots
1/2 Cup Raisins
1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Nuts (optional - and omit if serving to small kids)
Beat eggs well in a large bowl, and add sugars in gradually, beating until light. Beat in oil. In a seperate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir into egg mixture. Stir in carrots, raisins and nuts(if using). Pour into a greased and floured 13X9 pan, and bake in a 350 degrees oven for 35-40 minutes. Enjoy!
hi there,
was wondering if the white sugar can be substituted with brown sugar, i.e. making it 2 cups of brown sugar?
tks
Hi,
I am writing from England, is it possible to let me know how to convert cups into metric (grams or even old ounces)?
I am not used to American measurements.
i was just wondered, how many serving can you make out of it??? (How many people can you feed)?
1 cup = 250ml
I think it makes about 12 or 16 pieces, depending on size. It is a nice filling cake, and honestly, a small piece is likely all you’ll need…even though you might *want* more
I just used this recipe to make muffins, and WOW! They are super! My husband and son love them! I will be making these often, thanks for such a yummy recipe!
Hello there! As I have high cholestrol could I leave out the eggs?
There are several egg substitute products on the market and I am certain that any of these would suffice. If you don’t use something as a substitute for the eggs though, I don’t think it would set properly…you’d have a mucky cake
Goodluck…let me know what happens!