Beth's Carrot Cake Recipe

Bake a show-stopping, moist carrot cake with this recipe! Perfect for parties or a cozy night in, this large-batch recipe yields enough for multiple cakes – from classic layers to cupcakes and even loaf cakes. Enjoy it plain or elevate it with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 5937.7 kcal
Protein 109g
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Ingredients for Beth's Carrot Cake

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

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How to Make Beth's Carrot Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x13 inch baking pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine the grated carrots, pineapple, and walnuts.
  7. Gently fold the carrot mixture into the batter.
  8. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  9. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cool, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting (recipe not included).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

143 g

Sugar

1793g

Fat

246g

Carbs

220g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Beth's Carrot Cake?

Beth's Carrot Cake takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Beth's Carrot Cake?

Beth's Carrot Cake has approximately 5937.7 calories per serving, with about 109 g protein, 220 g carbohydrates and 539 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Beth's Carrot Cake?

The key ingredients for Beth's Carrot Cake are Vegetable Oil, Eggs, Sugar, Vanilla, Flour, Nutmeg. See the full list with measurements above.

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