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Adele's Sumptuous Carrot Cake Recipe

Prepare for a taste sensation! This unbelievably moist carrot cake recipe, perfected over 20 years, is a true family heirloom. Indulge in a slice of pure heaven – its rich, spiced flavors and creamy frosting will leave you speechless. Get ready for rave reviews; this is the best carrot cake you'll ever make!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 629.4 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Adele's Sumptuous Carrot Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • Not specified in recipe.
  • Not specified in recipe.
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Used in frosting; quantity not specified in recipe.
  • Used in frosting; quantity not specified in recipe.
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple (optional)

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How to Make Adele's Sumptuous Carrot Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground allspice, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup vegetable oil, 4 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Add 2 cups grated carrots, 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional), and ½ cup crushed pineapple (optional) to the batter and stir gently to combine.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared tube pan and bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

192g

Fat

36g

Carbs

25g

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