Daddy’s Favorite Carrot Cake

Carrot cake became popular in the United States during World War II when sugar was rationed, and the sweetness of carrots made it a popular alternative to traditional cakes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Daddy’s Favorite Carrot Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Carrots
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Vegetable oil
• 3 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.5 cup Walnuts
• 1 cup Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, mix together the carrots, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the carrot mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Stir in the walnuts.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
10. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
11. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
12. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.