Simple One Bowl Carrot Cake

Carrot cake is a delightful treat that combines the earthy sweetness of carrots with the rich, creamy texture of frosting. This simple one-bowl recipe is a testament to how baking can be both easy and satisfying. The process of blending the wet and dry ingredients together, then watching the batter transform into a golden, fragrant cake in the oven, is almost magical. And the final touch, a smooth layer of vanilla-infused cream cheese frosting, is the perfect complement to the spiced, nutty flavors within. Whether for a special occasion or a cozy night in, this carrot cake promises to be a crowd-pleaser, offering a slice of homemade comfort to all who try it. This Simple One Bowl Carrot Cake recipe sounds delicious and easy to make!

Ingredients:

 

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla

 

Wet Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup milk

 

Frosting:

• 6 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup soft butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla

 

Directions:

1.    Preheating the Oven:

·         Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2.    Preparing the Cake Pan:

·         Butter and flour a 10 x 11” cake pan.

3.    Mixing the Wet Ingredients:

·         In a large bowl or a KitchenAid mixer, combine the eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and milk. Beat well until the mixture is smooth.

4.    Adding the Dry Ingredients:

·         To the wet mixture, add the self-rising flour, chopped walnuts, chopped carrots, raisins, cinnamon powder, and nutmeg. Mix well until everything is fully combined.

5.    Baking the Cake:

·         Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6.    Preparing the Frosting:

·         In a separate bowl, combine the cream cheese, soft butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat well until the frosting is smooth and creamy.

7.    Frosting the Cake:

·         Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake.

 

Enjoy your delicious and moist carrot cake!