Rich Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Rich Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 (8-ounce) carton sour cream; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 2 1/2 cups shredded carrot; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup raisins; 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted; 1/3 cup flaked coconut; 1/3 cup finely shredded carrot

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 (8-ounce) carton sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
2 1/2 cups shredded carrot
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
1/3 cup flaked coconut
1/3 cup finely shredded carrot

1
Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well. Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; add to flour mixture, and stir with a wire whisk until blended. Stir in 2 1/2 cups carrot, walnuts, and raisins.
2
Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 9-inch square cakepans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans; let cool completely on wire racks.
3
Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until well blended. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Combine coconut and 1/3 cup carrot; sprinkle on top of cake.

1627

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Rich 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.

Rich Carrot Cake

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