Carrot Fruitcake Recipe

This legendary Carrot Fruitcake recipe, passed down for over 35 years, is bursting with flavor and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! Originally featuring mixed candied fruit, this updated version lets you customize the sweetness with your favorite candied fruits – we suggest cherries and pineapple for a vibrant twist. Incredibly moist and delicious, this isn't just a holiday treat; enjoy it all year round! Get ready to experience a taste of family tradition with a modern flair.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 110 mins
Calories 8405.7 kcal
Protein 223g
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Ingredients for Carrot Fruitcake

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • Carrots
  • Raisins
  • Dates
  • 1 ½ cups candied cherries and pineapple, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

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How to Make Carrot Fruitcake

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine 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, chopped nuts, and candied fruits.
  7. Stir the carrot mixture into the batter until evenly distributed.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 110-120 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

311 g

Sugar

2501g

Fat

349g

Carbs

341g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Carrot Fruitcake?

Carrot Fruitcake takes about 140 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 110 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Carrot Fruitcake?

Carrot Fruitcake has approximately 8405.7 calories per serving, with about 223 g protein, 341 g carbohydrates and 705 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Carrot Fruitcake?

The key ingredients for Carrot Fruitcake are Flour, Cinnamon, Salt, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Oil. See the full list with measurements above.

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