Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 1 cup vegetable oil
– 4 large eggs
– 3 cups grated carrots
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter (for caramel)
– 1 cup packed brown sugar (for caramel)
– 1 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
– Sea salt (for garnish)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Electric mixer
– Grater
– 9×13 inch baking pan
– Saucepan (for caramel)
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Cooling rack
– Parchment paper
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start off, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). While it’s warming up, grab a large mixing bowl and combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and vegetable oil until they are beautifully blended. Slowly add in the grated carrots, and then fold this wet mixture into your dry ingredients until just combined. You don’t want to overmix—trust me, I’ve learned that the hard way. The anticipation of that first slice of cake adds excitement to this whole experience! (See the next page below to continue steps…)