GRANDMA'S CARROT CAKE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Grandma's Carrot Cake image

My grandma was very special to me. She had a big country kitchen that was full of wonderful aromas any time we visited. This was one of her prized cake recipes, and it continues to be a favorite from generation to generation. -Denise Strasz, Detroit, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups shredded carrots (about 6 medium)
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., Beat first 4 ingredients until well blended. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in carrots and walnuts., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack; cool completely., For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593 calories, Fat 35g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Maheen Siraj Asadi
[email protected]

I've never made carrot cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was a big hit with my family.


Mbabazi Gloria
[email protected]

This carrot cake is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.


AnxiousVirgil
[email protected]

I made this carrot cake with gluten-free flour and it turned out great! It was a delicious and healthy treat.


Robert Rosenthall
[email protected]

This carrot cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Lavirgin Debasky
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but I really enjoyed this one. It was moist and flavorful.


Ms Masud mai
[email protected]

This carrot cake was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Arham Jabbar
[email protected]

I made this carrot cake for a party and everyone loved it! It was a great success.


Anas Sheihk
[email protected]

This carrot cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Dimpho Moleleki
[email protected]

This is the best carrot cake I've ever had! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and delicious.


Waqar Javed
[email protected]

I've made this carrot cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Jamuna Dahal
[email protected]

This carrot cake was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #60-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #preparation     #desserts     #easy     #cakes     #3-steps-or-less