Easy Carrot Cake Recipe

This easy carrot cake is just the thing when you get a craving for a moist, sweet treat and need it fast!

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This recipe costs approximately $11.14 to make. It serves 12 and costs about $0.93 per serving.

Ingredients AND RECIPE COST

– All-purpose flour: $0.48 – Carrots peeled: $1.07 – Granulated sugar: $0.57 – Light brown sugar: $0.23 – Eggs: $1.72 PER SERVING COST: $ 11.14 PER SERVING COST: $ 11.14 RECIPE COST: $ 0.93 RECIPE COST: $ 0.93 Get Recipe

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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Whisk the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.

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Using the large holes of a box grater, shred the carrots. You should end up with about 3 cups. Set it aside.

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In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs on medium-high.

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Reduce the speed to low, and slowly pour in the oil.

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Then, increase the speed to high and mix until the mixture is light in color and well blended.

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