Sarah S Carrot Cake Recipe

Indulge in Sarah's irresistible moist carrot cake recipe! This classic dessert is bursting with the delicious flavors of warm spices and tender carrots, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 499.2 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Sarah S Carrot Cake

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How to Make Sarah S Carrot Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 2 cups grated carrots, 1 cup chopped pecans, and ½ cup raisins (optional).
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once completely cool, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

139g

Fat

36g

Carbs

17g

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Sarah S Carrot Cake takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sarah S Carrot Cake?

Sarah S Carrot Cake has approximately 499.2 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 47 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sarah S Carrot Cake?

The key ingredients for Sarah S Carrot Cake are Shortening, Sugar, Eggs, Cinnamon, Allspice, Pecans. See the full list with measurements above.

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