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: 6 carrots, quartered; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups white sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 eggs; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice; 1 (3.5 ounce) package flaked coconut; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

6 carrots, quartered
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 (3.5 ounce) package flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

1
In a small saucepan, cover carrots with water. Bring water to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool and mash.
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs. Add vegetable oil, buttermilk, 2 cups white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Add flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon and salt. Mix in pineapple, 2 cups mashed carrots, nuts and coconut.
3
Pour into paper towel-lined 13 x 9 x 2-1/2 inch pan.
4
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 minutes, or until cake tests done.
5
Place cake on a plate, and allow to cool completely before frosting.
6
To Make Frosting: Combine cream cheese, melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar. Spread on cooled cake. Cake tastes best after refrigerating overnight.

2229

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

272

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: 6 carrots, quartered, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups white sugar, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 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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