Tu Tu's Carrot Cake Recipe

A family heirloom recipe passed down from Tu Tu, this carrot cake is unbelievably moist and delicious! Get ready to experience a taste of tradition with a hint of spice and the perfect cream cheese frosting. This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any day you deserve a little slice of heaven!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 378 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Tu Tu's Carrot Cake

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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  • 1½ cups brown sugar
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup raisins (optional)
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Tu Tu's Carrot Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Add the grated carrots, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans to the wet ingredients. Mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  8. Frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting (recipe not included).
  9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

133g

Fat

14g

Carbs

16g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Tu Tu's Carrot Cake?

Tu Tu's Carrot Cake takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Tu Tu's Carrot Cake?

Tu Tu's Carrot Cake has approximately 378 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 30 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Tu Tu's Carrot Cake?

The key ingredients for Tu Tu's Carrot Cake are Self Raising Flour, Bicarbonate Of Soda, Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Brown Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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