Grandmas Classic Carrot Cake - A Farmhouse Favourite
Discover the best homemade carrot cake recipe straight from my farm grandma's kitchen. Moist, spiced, and packed with pineapple and carrots - its a timeless heirloom dessert.
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: birthday cake, boozy easter dessert, easy carrot cake, holiday desser, no fail carrot cake, easy carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, holiday dessert
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 582kcal
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 small can crushed pineapple around 8 oz
- 2 cups raw grated carrot
Cream Cheese Icing
- 1 package cream cheese, softened 8 oz
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2-3 cups icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk cream makes it extra
Whisk Together
Whisk together four, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
I would highly reccomend doubling the cream cheese icing. Our family likes it to be as thick as possible.
Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 33g