Classic Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Classic Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 medium); 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup canola oil; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup chopped walnuts; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 medium)
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Grease a 13x9-in. baking dish.
2
Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a large bowl, beat eggs, carrots, sugars, oil, drained pineapple and reserved juice until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into carrot mixture until blended. Stir in walnuts. Transfer to prepared dish.
3
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
4
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake.

2091

kcal

Calories

130

Fat

210

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, 4 large eggs, room temperature, 2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 medium), 1 cup sugar, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Carrot Cake

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