Mrs C's Deliciously Yummy & Scrumptious Carrot Cake

Name: Mrs C's Deliciously Yummy & Scrumptious Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups wholewheat flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 eggs; 1 ½ cups sugar; 1 cup canola oil; 4 cups finely grated carrots; 1 cup crushed walnuts; 8 ounces pineapple; 8 ounces butter, softened; 8 ounces cream cheese; 8 ounces icing sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Servings: persons

2 cups wholewheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 ½ cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
4 cups finely grated carrots
1 cup crushed walnuts
8 ounces pineapple
8 ounces butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

1
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together.
2
Set aside.
3
Beat eggs well together in a separate large bowl.
4
Add sugar and oil, continuing to beat thoroughly.
5
Add carrots, nuts and pineapple, mixing well after each addition.
6
Incorporate flour mixture gradually and carefully.
7
Divide batter between 2 very well buttered 9 inch round cake tins.
8
Bake at 180C / 350F for 40 - 45 minutes until the sides of the cakes have started to shrink from the sides of the tin and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9
Allow to settle for 15 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool.
10
Beat butter and cream cheese together for the frosting adding the vanilla essence and as much icing sugar to taste.
11
This can be done in a food processor.
12
Assemble cakes with a layer of frosting between, on top and around the sides.

2329

kcal

Calories

155

Fat

219

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups wholewheat flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Mrs C's Deliciously Yummy & Scrumptious 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!