Deluxe Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Deluxe Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups shredded carrots (about 6 medium carrots); 1 cup flaked coconut; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice; 1 cup raisins; Frosting; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (or light cream cheese); 1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick); 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded carrots (about 6 medium carrots)
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
1 cup raisins
Frosting
8 ounces cream cheese, softened (or light cream cheese)
1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk and vanilla.
3
In a second bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir to blend.
4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the batter. Mix gently.
5
Fold in the carrots, coconut, walnuts, pineapple and raisins with a spoon.
6
Pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
7
For the frosting: In a mixing bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the vanilla and stir. Sift the powdered sugar in gradually and beat until thoroughly blended.

2396

kcal

Calories

149

Fat

251

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup vegetable oil, 3 eggs, 3/4 cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Deluxe 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.

Deluxe Carrot Cake

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