Easy Carrot Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 grams)
• Sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300 grams)
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams)
• Ground cinnamon: 2 teaspoons (10 grams)
• Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams)
• Vegetable oil: 1 cup (240 milliliters)
• Eggs: 3 large
• Grated carrots: 2 cups (300 grams)
• Raisins: 1 cup (150 grams)
• Chopped walnuts: 1 cup (120 grams)

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch (23x33 centimeter) baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, and grated carrots.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Stir in the raisins and walnuts.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per slice
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams
• Protein: 5 grams
• Fat: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and flavorful
• Rich with carrots, raisins, and walnuts
• Lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg
• Perfect for dessert or breakfast

User Comments:

• "This carrot cake is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. The perfect balance of sweetness and spice!"
• "I love the combination of carrots, raisins, and walnuts. This cake is a real crowd-pleaser."
• "This cake is so moist and flavorful. It's the best carrot cake I've ever had."
• "I made this cake for my family and they loved it. It's a great dessert that everyone will enjoy."
• "This carrot cake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and it always tastes amazing."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
• If you don't have raisins, you can substitute dried cranberries or chopped dates.
• If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute chopped pecans or almonds.
• To make the cake even more decadent, top it with cream cheese frosting.