The Best Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: The Best Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs; ¾ cup vegetable oil; ¾ cup buttermilk; 2 cups flour; 2 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 3 teaspoons cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 ½ cups finely shredded carrots; 1 ¼ cups raisins; 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple, undrained; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup coconut; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 4 -4 ½ cups confectioners' sugar; 1 -2 tablespoon heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ½ cup walnuts, chopped

Servings: persons

3 eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup buttermilk
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups finely shredded carrots
1 ¼ cups raisins
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple, undrained
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup coconut
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 -4 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 -2 tablespoon heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup walnuts, chopped

1
In large mixing bowl, beat eggs, oil and buttermilk.
2
Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt, add to egg mixture and mix well.
3
Stir in vanilla, carrots, raisins, pineapple, walnuts and coconut, mix well.
4
Pour into greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
5
Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until cake tests done.
6
Cool.
7
For frosting, beat all ingredients (except walnuts) in a mixing bowl until smooth, frost cake.
8
Sprinkle top with chopped walnuts.

2355

kcal

Calories

134

Fat

276

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 eggs, ¾ cup vegetable oil, ¾ cup buttermilk, 2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, The Best 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.

The Best Carrot Cake

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