Beginner-Friendly 5-Step Moist Carrot Cake Recipe At Home

By Shreya Sarpal

February 20, 2026

Soft, fragrant and layered with gentle spice, this carrot cake recipe delivers bakery-style texture using fresh grated carrots and simple pantry ingredients. Every slice feels rich yet balanced, perfect with tea or a celebration spread.

Ingredients

1½ cups grated carrot 1 cup maida ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup oil 2 eggs ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp cinnamon powder 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp salt

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a cake tin.

Step 2

Whisk eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla until slightly thick.

Step 3

Fold in the grated carrot gently.

Step 4

Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, then mix into batter.

Step 5

Pour into tin and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.