Carrot Cake Large Recipe

This recipe produces a HUGE, incredibly moist carrot cake perfect for parties and gatherings! Prepare to be amazed by its deliciousness and get ready for requests to make it again and again. This recipe uses two 10-inch cake pans for a classic size, or you can opt for three 8-inch pans for a spectacularly tall cake.

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 455.5 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.3 (14 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Carrot Cake Large

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How to Make Carrot Cake Large

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 10-inch (or three 8-inch) round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper, grease and flour the parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups grated carrots and 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar. Set aside for 60 minutes. Stir in 1 cup raisins.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat 4 large eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in 1 ¾ cups granulated white sugar, 1 cup vegetable oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  4. Stir in 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained).
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the carrot mixture and 1 cup chopped walnuts.
  8. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  9. Bake for 45-50 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 completely cool, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

169g

Fat

13g

Carbs

22g