Yes I know it is a big things to say, but this really is the best carrot cake in the whole wide world. We have tried others and nothing comes close and other people have made out best carrot cake in the world and agree with us.
We do to even peel the carrots, just wash them and top and tail them. This is a beautifully moist cake that is delicious and if you have kids that refuse carrots this will really turn them round.
This recipe is great for making with kids as you do it all the mixing by hand.
How to make the best carrot cake ever
We use our food processor to grate the carrots. The boys have never had an accident with a grater, but I have skinned my fingers a couple of time!

The best Carrot cake in the world - c is for carrot
Ingredients
- 140 ml vegetable oil plus extra for greasing
- 2 Eggs
- 200 g light brown sugar
- 300 g grated Carrots (grated weight)
- 100 g raisins
- 75 g pecans or Walnuts chopped (optional)
- 180 g self-raising flour
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1/2 tsp Bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tsp ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated Nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp Mixed spice
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 150C/gas 2. Oil and line a loaf tin with greaseproof paper. I just use a silicone one.
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Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then add the oil, brown sugar, grated carrot, raisins and chopped nuts.
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Sift in the rest of the dry ingredients and bring the mixture together using a wooden or large metal spoon until well combined.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin, smooth the surface and bake in the oven for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the tin for about five minutes before removing.
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Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
And we also have a topping that we use for special occasions. Most of the time the cake is eaten or started before I even get this on top of it!
50g cream cheese, chilled
50g Butter, at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
275g icing sugar, sifted
1 Orange, zest only
Beat the cream cheese and butter together in a bowl until well combined. Add the vanilla extract, icing sugar and finely grated orange zest and mix until the icing is smooth and thick and top your cake with it. this was a real challenge for Maxi and he tried to use a spatula at first but quickly moved on to a butter knife.
If you are feeling extra fancy then you can make some fondant icing carrots as decoration!
More C is for Carrot recipes from the cooking with kids team:
Carrot Cake from Thinly Spread, carrot veggie puffs from Sugar Aunts, carrot dip snack from Still Playing School, mild vegetable curry from A Thrifty Mum, carrot cake muffins from Rainy Day Mum, carrot salad from Smiling like Sunshine, carrot and coriander soup from Witty Hoots, crunchy carrot salad from Peakle Pie, carrot cake from Mum in the Mad House
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The icing carrots are so cute! Looks divine!
Ohhh never thought to add nuts to the carrot cake – will have to do that next time I make some.
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Mmm, that looks delicious! I might even convince the kids to eat carrots that way…
Love your grater too 😀
Appluads..that looks ACE!
I’m a bit carrot cake fan. For me it’s a toss up between that and coffee cake for which is my favourite.
Carrot cake is my absolute favourite so I was really excited to see this post today. I’l be getting my teen to have a go at this
Ooooh now this does look lovely! I am not a huge carrot cake fan but maybe i just haven’t found the right one yet! My kids love it so will have to give it a go!
I absolutely love carrot cake so this post is really, really tempting! I fear I may have to stop what I’m doing and go and make it very soon….Thank you!
Every time I stop by your blog I always see something sooo good!
This looks delicious.
Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I took inspiration from your crafting idea and made some flowers with my Daughter!
I love carrot cake, and your decorations are lovely, so sweet!
carrot cake is my most loved all time fave cake wel that and coffee cake , i would definitely try this
I do love carrot cake, I really should give it a go myself.
Wow that looks so good – carrot cake is one of my all time favourites!
I love carrot cake and your recipe looks great. Love the carrots! 🙂
That looks delicious! My kids have been baking too 🙂 Carrot cake is one of my favourites, yours looks fab.
Your CommentsMy children and husband love carrot cake. I have taken note of the recipe i hope thats ok as I want to make it for them x
I like my cakes totally unhealthy, so have never tried to make carrot cake! About time I gave it a go, eh?!
I love carrot cake, this one looks fantastic! xxx
I only like homemade carrot cake, so if I send you some muffins, I think it’s only fair you send me some cake! I love the fondant artist’s work there – great carrots!
ooh that does look delicious and easy to do with the toddler! However the problem I have is that the husband won’t eat carrot cake, though I do have a freezer…..
Cake solves everything , great recipe
You cannot beat a slice of carrot cake!
oh my goodness Jen .. carrot cake is my fave EVER .. this looks super! i also have an urge to eat it eek!
This look amaze balls x
Yum, yum! Carrot cake is an all-time favourite in our house. This looks really good, I would love to give it a try with my son helping.
That is a bold statement and as lovers of carrot cake we are going to try it and let you know if its the best ever :0)
I simply adore a good carrot cake; such a shame my family isn’t taken by it as much as I am
I am so going to try this one. I love carrot cake but have never tried making my own. Thank you for linking up with #LittleChefs
This looks gorgeous, I love a good carrot cake! Love your fancy carrot decorations too!
Thank you for linking up at #FunFoodFriday!