Carrot Cake (Easy)

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup oil
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Method

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease two 8-inch pans or one 9x13 pan.
2. Whisk dry ingredients.
3. Whisk eggs, oil, and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients.
4. Fold in carrots (and walnuts).
5. Bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Cool cakes fully before frosting to prevent melting.