Mom's Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Mom's Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; ½ cup brown sugar; 1 cup vegetable oil; ½ cup applesauce; 4 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 8 ounces crushed pineapple; 3 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; ¾ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 cups grated raw carrots; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup finely diced walnuts; 1 cup shredded coconut; ½ cup butter, softened (or 1/3-1/2 c sourcream); 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 -2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 lb powdered sugar; 2 -3 tablespoons finely diced walnuts

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
½ cup applesauce
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
8 ounces crushed pineapple
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups grated raw carrots
1 cup raisins
1 cup finely diced walnuts
1 cup shredded coconut
½ cup butter, softened (or 1/3-1/2 c sourcream)
8 ounces cream cheese
1 -2 teaspoon vanilla
1 lb powdered sugar
2 -3 tablespoons finely diced walnuts

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease, flour and paper three 8"" or 9"" cake pans.", "Cream sugars and oil, add applesauce, then eggs one at a time, then vanilla and pineapple.", "Sift dry ingredients and add gradually to creamed mixture.", "Stir in carrots, raisins, walnuts and coconut.", "Pour into cake pans and bake for 35 minutes or until done.", "Mix frosting and frost cake - once it has cooled completely.", "For Mom's frosting, use butter.", "For my frosting, substitute sourcream for butter, starting with the lower amount and increasing if needed.", "Garnish with diced walnuts.", "If you prefer the frosting thicker, add more powdered sugar.", "If you prefer it thinner, add more sourcream."]

3026

kcal

Calories

165

Fat

353

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 cup vegetable oil, ½ cup applesauce, and more.

Yes, Mom'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.

Mom's Carrot Cake

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