Surprise Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Surprise Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 c. Softasilk cake flour; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 3 eggs; 3/4 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice (undrained); 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. chopped pecans; 1/2 tsp. ground allspice or ginger; 2 c. finely shredded carrots (about 4 medium); Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows)

Servings: persons

2 1/4 c. Softasilk cake flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3/4 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tsp. baking soda
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice (undrained)
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. chopped pecans
1/2 tsp. ground allspice or ginger
2 c. finely shredded carrots (about 4 medium)
Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows)

1
Grease and flour 2 round pans (9 x 1 1/2-inch).
2
Beat all ingredients except carrots, pecans and frosting in a large bowl on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
3
Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
4
Stir in carrots and pecans.
5
Pour into pans.
6
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean; cool 10 minutes.
7
Remove from pans; cool layers completely.

1626

kcal

Calories

Fat

215

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 1/4 c. Softasilk cake flour, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 3 eggs, 3/4 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing, and more.

Yes, Surprise 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.

Surprise Carrot Cake

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