Carrot Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Carrot Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 cups flour; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup light brown sugar or 2 cups white sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon clove; 1 cup mayonnaise; ⅓ cup milk; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 3 cups finely-shredded carrots; 1 cup crushed pineapple (very well drained); 1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts

Servings: persons

3 cups flour
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light brown sugar or 2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon clove
1 cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup milk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups finely-shredded carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple (very well drained)
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans then line each with parchment paper.
3
In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves.
4
Add in mayonnaise, milk, eggs and vanilla; beat at low speed using an electric mixer for about 2 minutes (batter will be thick).
5
Using a wodden spoon stir in grated carrots, drained paineapple and nuts.
6
Divide batter evenly between the two baking pans.
7
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until cakes test done.
8
Cool in pans for about 8-10 minutes then remove to racks to cool completely before frosting.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups flour, 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup light brown sugar or 2 cups white sugar, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Carrot Layer 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 Layer Cake

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