Delicious and Moist Cranberry Carrot Cake Recipe

Indulge in the delightful flavors of cranberries and carrots with this easy and moist cranberry carrot cake recipe. This cake is perfect for any occasion and will surely impress your family and friends. The combination of the sweet and tangy cranberries with the moist carrot cake creates a harmonious and flavorful dessert that will leave you craving for more. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes, you can whip up this cake in no time and enjoy a slice of pure bliss.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, oil and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the grated carrots, dried cranberries, and chopped nuts (if using).
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, frost the cake with cream cheese frosting or your favorite frosting.
11. Slice and serve the delicious cranberry carrot cake to enjoy!

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