How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Mama's Carrot Cake?

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large eggs, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 2 cup sugar, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, and more.

Is Mama's Carrot Cake suitable as baking & desserts?

Yes, Mama's Carrot Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Mama's Carrot Cake?

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.

Mama's Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Mama's Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 2 cup sugar; 1 tbsp vanilla extract; 2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 lb carrots; 1/2 cup chopped raisins or other(your choice); 2 piece crystalized ginger; 1/2 cup chopped pecans or other(your choice); 8 oz cream cheese; 2 cup confectioner sugar; 2 tbsp whipping cream; 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp salt

Mama's Carrot Cake

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1699 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Prepare Bowl #1 and begin adding the following ingredients: These ingredients will be your wet ingredients!
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After you've finished step 1, mix all the wet ingredients with a mixer(of course)
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Prepare Bowl #2 with the following ingredients: These will be your dry ingredients!
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Hope you have a third bowl!
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Now, you will prepare a mix of the following ingredients: These ingredients will be your star ingredients!
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We must shred the carrots!
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So with a grater, grate the carrots individually.
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After you're finished, toss the grated carrots into Bowl #3.
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Don't forget to clean and peel the carrots!
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:)
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Chop the raisins and pecans(or other, if you prefer).
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Then, throw into bowl.
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To finish up this bowl, chop the crystalized ginger.
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The ginger might stick together, but eh...who cares?
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Now, you will mix Bowl #1, 2, and 3.
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Typically, toss all ingredients into the largest bowl.
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Mix/Stir all ingredients in bowl.
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(If it looks like cheese soup, you're doing it right!)
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Now grab two 9-inch circular baking pans.
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At this time, preheat your oven too 400.
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Add enough oil to smear every inch of the pan with your finger.
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Add flour to coat the pan.
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*Pour flour and gently tap the bottom of the pan, so that flour spreads over pan.
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This should coat whole pan!
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Pour Carrot Cake batter into both pans.
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Place Carrot Cake batter into preheated oven, bake in 400 for 10 minutes.
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Start the timer!
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After 10 minutes, turn the oven down to 350 and bake for 30-35 minutes.
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Let's begin the frosting!
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You'll need the following ingredients: These will be your Icing of the Carrot Cake ingredients!
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Mix together with mixer.
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Don't forget to lick the spoon;)
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After 30-35 minutes, your Carrot Cake should be done.
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*If you're not sure the cake is ready, insert a knife.
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If no batter shows up on the knife's blade...it's done!
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:)
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After you've taken the Carrot Cake out of the oven, let cool for 10 minutes.
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You don't want the icing to melt:(
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After Carrot Cake is cooled, you can start frosting the two-layered cake!
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Make sure you get on-top, and in-between.
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You're all finished and the Carrot Cake is ready to serve!
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:)

Mama's Carrot Cake

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