Carrot Cake Recipe
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Carrot Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs (well beaten)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 cups Finely shredded carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained well)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup butter (softened)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and oil.
- Add in the eggs, beating well.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and soda, salt and cinnamon. Blend the flour in with the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in the carrots, drained pineapple, coconut and walnuts.
- Grease and flour two 9" baking pans.
- Divide the batter between the two pans.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the center of the cake bounces back when you touch it.
- Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, the turn them out on a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting:
- Using an electric mixer, mix the butter and cream cheese, scraping down the sides as needed, until the mixture is light and fluffy. This will take about 3 minutes.
- With the mixer on low speed, add the powdered sugar, 1/2 a cup at a time, until it is thoroughly mixed.
- Add the vanilla and beat the frosting on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
Frost the cake:
- Once the cake is cooled, place one layer on a cake plate. Frost the top of the cake layer.
- Place the second layer on top, then use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with additional chopped nuts if desired.
Notes
- The calories shown are based on the cake being cut into 15 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 slice of cake. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
532kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
79g
(26%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
442mg
(18%)
Potassium
252mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
63g
(126%)
Vitamin A
3430IU
(69%)
Vitamin C
4.5mg
(5%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 532kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 442mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 63g | 126% |
| Vitamin A | 3430IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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