Aussie Carrot Cake Recipe

This incredible carrot cake recipe hails from Alice Springs, Australia! Developed between 1985 and 1987, it's so good, I've worn out a salad shooter making it! Incredibly moist and delicious, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make. Plus, I'll share my pro tip for always having carrot cake ingredients on hand.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 797.7 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Aussie Carrot Cake

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How to Make Aussie Carrot Cake

  1. **Cake:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. **Wet Ingredients:** In a large bowl, cream together 2 large eggs and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup vegetable oil, beating well after each addition.
  3. **Dry Ingredients:** In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. **Combine:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. **Carrots:** Fold in 2 cups grated carrots.
  6. **Bake:** Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. **Cool:** Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  8. **Frosting:** In a medium bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) softened butter and 3 cups powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add ⅓ cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy. Spread frosting over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

287g

Fat

77g

Carbs

30g

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