Citrus Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Citrus Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 4 eggs; 2 tablespoons orange zest; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 4 cups grated carrots; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts; 1 cup raisins; FROSTING; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1/2 cup butter; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 lb powdered sugar; 1 orange, zest of; walnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

CAKE
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 tablespoons orange zest
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 cups grated carrots
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
FROSTING
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 lb powdered sugar
1 orange, zest of
walnuts (optional)

1
CAKE INSTRUCTIONS: Stir together the flours, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
2
In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the sugars.
3
Beat in the eggs, and then the citrus peels and juices.
4
Stir in the carrots.
5
Beat the flour mixture into the carrot mixture.
6
Stir in the walnuts and raisins.
7
Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan.
8
Bake at 350 degrees F for about 90 minutes, or until it tests done with a toothpick.
9
Transfer to a rack to cool.
10
FROSTING INSTRUCTIONS: Beat cream cheese, adding butter, orange rind, and vanilla.
11
Add powdered sugar in thirds, beating.
12
Frost cake, top with nuts.

2435

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

325

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE, 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Citrus 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.

Citrus Carrot Cake

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