Carrot cake recipe - soft, delicious and moist (no equipment needed) /Ify's kitchen

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide a similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are nut-free.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Applesauce reduces fat while adding moisture.

Peel the carrots using a vegetable peeler or knife.

Grate the peeled carrots and set aside.

Crack eggs one at a time into a bowl, checking for bad eggs before adding to the mix.

Add both granulated sugar and brown sugar to the eggs.

Add cooking oil and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and whisk together.

In a separate bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.

Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula or whisk.

Fold in the grated carrots and raisins using a spatula.

Pour the batter into a cake mold or cake pan.

Bake in a preheated oven until a toothpick inserted comes out dry.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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