The first step in making this delicious carrot cake is to preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
Next, grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with a non-stick cooking spray or butter. This will ensure that your cake does not stick to the pan and is easy to remove once it's baked.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the white sugar and vegetable oil together using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Finally, add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the baking flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients together until well combined. Then, add the dry ingredients to the sugar-vegetable oil mixture and mix until the batter is smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
