Grandmas Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Grandmas Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 -3 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 tablespoons wheat germ; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 tablespoon buttermilk; 4 1/3 ounces canned carrots; 1/2 cup walnuts; 1 cup real butter; 1 (8 ounce) box cream cheese; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 lb powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 -3 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon buttermilk
4 1/3 ounces canned carrots
1/2 cup walnuts
1 cup real butter
1 (8 ounce) box cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 lb powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1
drain the carrots and mash them in large bowl.
2
in a separate bowl mix the salt, allspice, cinnamon, wheat germ,baking soda, and flour.
3
in another bowl whip the eggs til smooth.
4
add the sugar and the vegetable oil and cream together.
5
add the flour mixture and the egg mixture to the carrots, whip til mixed well.
6
add the buttermilk and the walnuts and mix again.
7
bake at 350 degrees in a well oiled and floured cake pan for 50 minutes.
8
cool completely.
9
mix the softened butter, softened cream cheese, vanilla, sugar, and lemon.
10
frost the cake and enjoy.
11
ps. i have been known to add another box of cream cheese and another
12
stick of butter, more calories but oh so tasty.

2471

kcal

Calories

138

Fat

307

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 eggs, 2 cups sugar, 1 cup vegetable oil, 2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Grandmas 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.

Grandmas Carrot Cake

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