One-Bowl Carrot Cake

• brown sugar↗1 1⁄2 cups
• large eggs↗2
• butter↗1⁄4 cup

  melted and cooled

• orange juice↗1⁄4 cup
• orange zest↗1 tablespoon
• vanilla extract↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• allspice1⁄4 teaspoon
• nutmeg1⁄4 teaspoon

  freshly grated, if possible

• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄2 cups
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• carrots↗1 1⁄2 cups

  shredded and drained (from 2-3 large carrots)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F Lightly grease an 8×8-inch square baking pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, beat together sugar and eggs until smooth. Beat in melted butter, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla, spices and salt. When combined, sift in the flour and baking soda (sifting helps evenly distribute the baking soda) and gently stir it into the batter until no streaks remain. Stir in shredded carrot, then scrape into prepared pan.

3. 3

   Bake for 36-42 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

4. 4

   Cool on a wire rack before frosting.