CARROT CAKE - LARGE

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A very large, moist, carrot cake that will feed a crowd. Get used to shreading carrots as you'll be asked to make this over and over again.

Provided by Steve_G

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups grated carrots
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup raisins (I chop them first)
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil (combination of 3/4 c. melted butter and 1/4 c. walnut oil)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine grated carrots and brown sugar.
  • Set aside for 60 minutes, then stir in raisins.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease two 10 inch cake pans, place parchment on bottom of pans, grease parchment and flour entire pan.
  • Can be made in three 8 inch pans for a really tall cake.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until light, gradually beat in the white sugar, oil and vanilla.
  • Stir in the pineapple.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, stir into the wet mixture until absorbed.
  • Finally stir in the carrot mixture and the walnuts.
  • Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until cake tests done with a toothpick.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.
  • When completely cooled, fill with lightly sweeten cream cheese filling and frost with butter cream frosting.

Ogbuefi Naomi
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This carrot cake is a must-try! It's delicious and easy to make.


Makata Veronica
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I've made this carrot cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of moistness, flavor, and sweetness.


Maurice Hornstien
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This carrot cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a hit.


Shariar hossen
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I made this carrot cake for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Shazaib Mohib
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This carrot cake is a classic for a reason. It's delicious and always a crowd-pleaser.


Sonia Salman
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I've tried many carrot cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of moistness, flavor, and sweetness.


sahil Hashmi
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This carrot cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Ryan McHugh
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I made this carrot cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge hit! The kids loved it.


Alexander Luna
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This carrot cake is a must-try! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Simon Musik
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy.


Asmr and games #asmr
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My family loved this carrot cake! It was easy to make and turned out perfectly.


Antora Ahmed
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This carrot cake was divine! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.