Carrot Cake

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Carrot Cake

Yield: 14

Author: Nonna Materna

Prep time: 25 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 1 H & 10 M

Enjoy a taste of autumn with this moist and flavorful Carrot Cake. This classic recipe features fluffy layers bursting with freshly grated carrots, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla. The easy-to-make cream cheese frosting adds a touch of creamy sweetness, creating a perfect balance of flavor and texture in every bite. This delightful cake is ideal for afternoon tea parties, potlucks, or a cozy dessert at home.

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Ingredients

Cake

• 4 eggs
• 1 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 3 cups carrots, grated

Frosting

• 1/2 cup butter
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Grease and flour 9x13 inch pan.
3. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
4. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Sir in carrots.
5. Pour into baking dish.
6. Bake for 40-50 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Frosting

1. Soften butter and cream cheese.
2. In a medium bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar until mixture is smooth.
3. Frost the cake once it is completely cooled.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

629

Fat

33 g

Sat. Fat

11 g

Carbs

81 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

79 g

Sugar

64 g

Protein

5 g

Sodium

474 mg

Cholesterol

81 mg