Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup vegetable oil
– 4 large eggs
– 3 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium-sized carrots)
– 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
– 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk or electric mixer
– Grater for carrots
– Measuring cups and spoons
– 9×13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans
– Rubber spatula
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C) and then grease and flour my baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal later. In a large mixing bowl, I whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined. Nothing beats that comforting smell of warm spices already! Next, I add the vegetable oil and eggs to the dry ingredients, mixing until everything is well incorporated. Then comes the star of the show—grated carrots, pineapple, and nuts if I’m feeling fancy. Gently folding in these ingredients is my favorite part; the vibrant colors make me so happy. (See the next page below to continue steps…)