Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup safflower oil; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 cup raw sugar or 1 cup granular fructose; 1 ½ cups water; 4 cups unbleached white flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ tablespoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon allspice; 2 cups carrots, grated; 1 cup walnuts or 1 cup pecans, chopped; 1 cup dried cranberries (optional); 2 cups low-fat cream cheese, room temperature; 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; chopped walnuts, for garnishing (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup safflower oil
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup raw sugar or 1 cup granular fructose
1 ½ cups water
4 cups unbleached white flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
2 cups carrots, grated
1 cup walnuts or 1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup dried cranberries (optional)
2 cups low-fat cream cheese, room temperature
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
chopped walnuts, for garnishing (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
In a large bowl combine the oil and sugars.
3
Whisk in the water.
4
In a medium bowl sift together the flour, baking powder and soda, salt, and spices.
5
Add the dry ingredients to the sugar/oil mixture and mix well.
6
Add the carrots, nuts, and cranberries and mix well.
7
Pour the batter into 2 lightly oiled and floured loaf pans.
8
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9
Cool before frosting.
10
With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
11
Add the orange juice and mix briefly, then switch to high speed for 2-3 minutes.
12
Spread the frosting evenly on the cake.
13
Garnish with chopped walnuts if desired.
14
This cake is best served at room temperature; refrigeration tends to dry it out.

2321

kcal

Calories

121

Fat

295

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup safflower oil, 1 cup brown sugar, packed, 1 cup raw sugar or 1 cup granular fructose, 1 ½ cups water, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Carrot Cake

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