American Carrot Cake
recipe

A delicious and easy carrot cake that's perfect for celebrations like the 4th of July. This cake has a wonderful flavor and eye-catching decoration.
Preparation Time: 1 hour
Serving Size: 10-12 servings

Ingredients:

- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ¾ cup canola oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups grated carrots
- ½ cup nuts (optional)
- ½ cup raisins (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, oil, and eggs. Beat well.
3. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until smooth.
4. Fold in the grated carrots, nuts, and raisins gently.
5. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
6. Bake in the oven for about 45-50 minutes or until the cake is cooked through. Check with a toothpick for doneness.
7. Allow the cake to cool before decorating.
You can decorate the cake with whipped cream and berries or theme it with an American flag design.
Nutritional Information per serving:
Calories: 320 kcal
Protein: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fat: 15 g
Fiber: 2 g

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