Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 2 cups sugar; 3 cups finely shredded carrots; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup whole milk; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Additional chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
3 cups finely shredded carrots
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional chopped walnuts

1
In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, carrots, cream cheese and oil until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to carrot mixture. Stir in pineapple and nuts.
2
Pour into a greased
3
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
4
In a heavy saucepan, cook and stir flour and milk over medium-low heat until a thick paste forms, about 10 minutes. Chill for 30 minutes. In a large mixer, cream the butter, sugars and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in the chilled flour mixture until smooth, about 5 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Frost cake. Sprinkle with nuts.

2358

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

332

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: 4 large eggs, 2 cups sugar, 3 cups finely shredded carrots, 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned 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.

Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake

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