Moist Carrot Orange Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This Carrot Orange Cake recipe combines the sweetness of carrots with the bright citrus flavor of oranges, creating a delightful dessert. It’s a moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion.

The cake recipe is simple to follow and yields a delicious result that can be enjoyed on its own or with a cream cheese frosting.

Delicious Carrot Orange Cake Recipe

This cake features freshly grated carrots and orange zest, which add moisture and flavor. It takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups grated carrots
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: Cream cheese frosting for topping

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the oil, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots.
Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cake: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Frost (Optional): Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting if desired, and serve.