Mystery Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Mystery Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup mayonnaise (Hellman's is my preference); 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 3 eggs; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained; 2 cups finely shredded carrots (about 4 medium); 3/4 cup chopped pecans or 3/4 cup walnuts

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup mayonnaise (Hellman's is my preference)
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 eggs
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
2 cups finely shredded carrots (about 4 medium)
3/4 cup chopped pecans or 3/4 cup walnuts

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottoms and sides of 2 round cake pans, 8 or 9 inch, with shortening; lightly flour.
2
Beat all ingredients except carrots and pecans in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.
3
Stir in carrots and pecans.
4
Pour into prepared pans.
5
Bake 9 inch pans for 30-35 minutes, 8 inch pans for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
6
Fill layers and frost top with Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows).
7
Store covered in refrigerator.
8
Cream Cheese Frosting : 1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened, 8 ounces cream cheese, 3 to 31/2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, dash of salt. Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually stir in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and spreadable.

1134

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup mayonnaise (Hellman's is my preference), 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Mystery 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.

Mystery Carrot Cake

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