Signature Homemade Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Signature Homemade Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups vegetable oil; 2 2/3 cups sugar; 5 eggs; 2 2/3 cups carrots, grated; 1 1/3 cups walnuts; 1 1/3 cups pineapple, crushed and drained; 2/3 cup coconut flakes, sweetened; 1/3 cup raisins; 3 1/2 cups flour; 1 1/3 tablespoons baking soda; 1 1/3 tablespoons baking powder; 2 2/3 tablespoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 ounces cream cheese; 2 tablespoons or 1/4 stick butter, unsalted, softened; 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup walnuts, toasted; 1 cup coconut flakes, toasted

Servings: persons

2 cups vegetable oil
2 2/3 cups sugar
5 eggs
2 2/3 cups carrots, grated
1 1/3 cups walnuts
1 1/3 cups pineapple, crushed and drained
2/3 cup coconut flakes, sweetened
1/3 cup raisins
3 1/2 cups flour
1 1/3 tablespoons baking soda
1 1/3 tablespoons baking powder
2 2/3 tablespoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
6 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons or 1/4 stick butter, unsalted, softened
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup walnuts, toasted
1 cup coconut flakes, toasted

1
Grease 2 (10-inch) cake pans and set aside.
2
Mix together in a large bowl the oil, sugar, eggs, carrots, nuts, pineapple, coconut and raisins.
3
In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
4
Add the carrot mixture and blend.
5
Pour the batter into the cake pans and bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until done.
6
Remove from oven and cool for 30 minutes.
7
Release the cakes from the pans and cool completely before cutting and frosting.
8
Cut cakes in 3 equal layers (a total of 6 layers).
9
Assemble the carrot cake one layer at a time.
10
Finish the carrot cake with a layer of cream cheese frosting on top.
11
Do not frost the side of the cake.
12
This gives the cake that special homemade country-style look.
13
Garnish with toasted walnuts and coconuts.
14
For the frosting: Beat together the cream cheese, butter, and vegetable shortening for 15 minutes.
15
Mixture must be very smooth and light.
16
Add the confectioners' sugar and the vanilla and mix until smooth (about 3 minutes).

3209

kcal

Calories

198

Fat

338

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups vegetable oil, 2 2/3 cups sugar, 5 eggs, 2 2/3 cups carrots, grated, and more.

Yes, Signature Homemade 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.

Signature Homemade Carrot Cake

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