Jane S Carrot Cake Recipe

A beloved family recipe passed down from my dear friend Jane Graham! This moist and delicious carrot cake is incredibly flavorful, needing no frosting to steal the show. Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or even as delightful cupcakes for lunch. Get ready to experience carrot cake perfection!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 611.7 kcal
Protein 13g
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Ingredients for Jane S Carrot Cake

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How to Make Jane S Carrot Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 3 large eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (or blend vigorously with a spoon for about 3 minutes).
  5. 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.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Stir in 2 cups grated carrots, 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained), 1 cup shredded coconut, and ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool completely in the pan before serving. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

150g

Fat

60g

Carbs

20g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Jane S Carrot Cake?

Jane S Carrot Cake takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Jane S Carrot Cake?

Jane S Carrot Cake has approximately 611.7 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 61 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Jane S Carrot Cake?

The key ingredients for Jane S Carrot Cake are Sugar, Oil, Eggs, Vanilla, Flour, Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.

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