Grandma's Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Grandma's Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil; 2 cups self-rising flour; 4 large eggs; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 cups grated carrots; ½ cup chopped pecans; 16 ounces confectioners' sugar; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ¼ cup butter; ½ cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
2 cups self-rising flour
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups grated carrots
½ cup chopped pecans
16 ounces confectioners' sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup butter
½ cup chopped pecans

1
preheat oven 300 degrees.
2
Grease and line 3 round cake pans with wax paper.
3
Mix sugar, oil, and eggs together in a large bowl.
4
Sift dry ingredients and mix with egg mixture.
5
Add carrots and nuts.
6
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and tooth pick test is done.
7
Allow cake to cool completely before icing.
8
Keep cake stored in a covered container to keep in moisture and freshness.

2393

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

280

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil, 2 cups self-rising flour, 4 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Grandma's 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.

Grandma's Carrot Cake

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