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Old Fashioned Carrot Cake Recipe

This Old Fashioned Carrot Cake recipe is a family heirloom, passed down through generations and perfected over countless reunions. Its secret? A perfectly balanced blend of spices and moist, tender carrots that will leave you craving more. Taste the tradition! This recipe is so delicious, you'll understand why it's a beloved family favorite—even without frosting! (Though a cream cheese icing is always a welcome addition once the cake has fully cooled.)

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 348.1 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Old Fashioned Carrot Cake

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Ingredients for Old Fashioned Carrot Cake

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How to Make Old Fashioned Carrot Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the brown sugar and vegetable oil until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients gradually, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the grated carrots, chopped pecans, and pineapple. Gently fold this mixture into the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

104g

Fat

14g

Carbs

14g

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