Grandma's Carrot Cake

Better than Ina's (!)

No disrespect, Mrs. Garten. I adore you and your recipes! But this is one rare time that a family recipe beats the Barefoot Contessa. (Hers was a bit gluey, I’m afraid, though I feel bad saying so. Let’s just say it’s a user error!)

But there is nothing gluey or overbaked about the cake recipe I’m sharing today! Not only is this carrot cake fluffy, moist, and delicate, it’s also perfectly flavored, with just enough cinnamon, and counterbalanced by a delicious cream cheese frosting in every bite.

I think you’ll be so pleased when you taste this gorgeous and delicious carrot cake— and it’s very easy to pull off! It takes me right back to Grandma’s dining room on Easter Sunday. When I was younger, we kids all dove into our Easter baskets, of course, but when I got older, I started to prefer my grandma’s delightful cake. I hope you enjoy it too!

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Carrot Cake (from Esther Oden, love you Grandma!)
Total time: 60 minutes (15 minutes active time)
Serves: 12