Family Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Family Favorite Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. raisins; boiling water; 2 1/3 c. flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 2 c. lightly packed finely shredded carrots; 3/4 c. milk; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 3/4 c. shortening; 3 eggs; 1/2 c. chopped walnuts; Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Servings: persons

1 c. raisins
boiling water
2 1/3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. lightly packed finely shredded carrots
3/4 c. milk
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
3 eggs
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

1
Cover raisins with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes.
2
Drain. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
3
In large bowl, beat sugar, shortening and eggs until fluffy.
4
Add flour mixture and milk; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
5
Stir in carrots, raisins and nuts.
6
Spread into greased and floured 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
7
Bake 35 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean.
8
Cool completely.

1244

kcal

Calories

Fat

218

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. raisins, boiling water, 2 1/3 c. flour, 2 tsp. baking powder, and more.

Yes, Family Favorite 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.

Family Favorite Carrot Cake

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