Name: Carrot Oatmeal Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 2 cups grated carrots; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 cup vegetable oil; 4 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup shredded coconut; 8 oz cream cheese (softened); 1/2 cup butter (softened); 3 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Description

Carrot Oatmeal Cake is the perfect combination of comfort, warmth, and homemade goodness. Packed with freshly grated carrots, hearty oats, and cozy spices, this cake is moist, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. It brings together the soft texture of classic carrot cake with the wholesome richness of oatmeal, creating a dessert that feels both indulgent and comforting.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Optional Add-Ins:

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup shredded coconut

Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional):

8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup butter (softened)
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two round cake pans.

Step 2:

In a medium bowl, combine oats and 1/2 cup warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes to soften slightly.

Step 3:

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4:

In another bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 5:

Add softened oats and grated carrots to the wet ingredients and mix well.

Step 6:

Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

Step 7:

Fold in nuts, raisins, or coconut if desired.

Step 8:

Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.

Step 9:

Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10:

Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

Step 11:

For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.

Step 12:

Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake and decorate as desired.

Notes

Do not overmix batter to keep the cake soft
Freshly grated carrots work best for moisture
Old-fashioned oats provide better texture than quick oats
Let the cake cool fully before frosting

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 410 kcal
Sodium: 240mg
Protein: 5g