Easy Apple Carrot Cake Recipe for Dessert Lovers
This easy apple carrot cake blends cozy fall flavors into a moist, spiced dessert perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150g) self-rising flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup (165g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (125ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (100g) grated carrot
- 1 cup (120g) grated apple
- ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, whisk sugar, oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrot, grated apple, and nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.