Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots (6 or 7 large carrots), peeled
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten

Method

  • 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch round pans or one 9 by 13-inch pan or with cooking spray or oil. In addition, you can also place a cut-out parchment circle on the bottom of the pan.
  • 2 Grate the carrots with a grater (the old-school way!) or a food processor. I prefer medium-grated carrots-not too big, not too fine.
  • 3 In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, confectioner's sugar, and brown sugar. Stir in the oil and eggs, then the carrots.
  • 4 Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • 5 Cool completely, then frost cream cheese frosting.