One Bowl Carrot Cake
Moist, fluffy, and bursting with warm spices, this One Bowl Carrot Cake is the ultimate easy dessert for any occasion. Made entirely in a single bowl, this recipe combines simple ingredients like freshly grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and a hint of cinnamon for a perfectly balanced flavor that's both sweet and slightly tangy. With an optional addition of crunchy walnuts and a prep time of just 20 minutes, this cake is as stress-free as it is delicious. Whether topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting or just a sprinkle of powdered sugar, this crowd-pleasing dessert bakes to perfection in under an hour and serves 12, making it ideal for gatherings, holidays, or any time you're craving homemade comfort. Tags: easy carrot cake recipe, one bowl desserts, moist carrot cake, simple baking ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
Add the grated carrots, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple to the dry mixture. Stir using a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined.
If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan before serving or frosting.
Optionally, top with cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4880 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 271.6 g | 348% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.2 g | 201% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 4544 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 589.9 g | 215% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 373.9 g | ||
| Protein | 63.4 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 489 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 22.0 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 1913 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
