Mineshaft Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Mineshaft Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 20 ounces crushed pineapple, undrained; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 cups shredded coconut; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 1/3 cups flour; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 cups shredded carrots; 1 cup raisins; Frosting; 3/4 lb butter, softened; 1 - 1 1/2 lb powdered sugar; 8 ounces softened cream cheese; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Cake
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
20 ounces crushed pineapple, undrained
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/3 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup raisins
Frosting
3/4 lb butter, softened
1 - 1 1/2 lb powdered sugar
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Beat well.
3
In another large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4
Add sugar mixture to flour mixture alternately with pineapple; mix well.
5
Add carrots, raisins, coconut, and walnuts to already mixed cake batter.
6
Pour into a greased 9x13 pan and bake for 1 hour or until cake tests done.
7
For frosting, combine butter, vanilla, cream cheese, and enough powdered sugar to thicken slightly; beat well.
8
Thin frosting, if needed, by adding milk or cream, a tablespoonful at a time.
9
Beat until smooth.

2807

kcal

Calories

208

Fat

219

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, 20 ounces crushed pineapple, undrained, and more.

Yes, Mineshaft 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.

Mineshaft Carrot Cake

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