GRANDMAS CARROT CAKE

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my grandmother jake recently passed away and i told my dad that all i wanted of hers was her recipe for her carrot cake. it brings back so many great memeories, and to me it is truly the best carrot cake i have ever tasted.

Provided by mistylin 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 -3 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon buttermilk
4 1/3 ounces canned carrots
1/2 cup walnuts
1 cup real butter
1 (8 ounce) box cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 lb powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • drain the carrots and mash them in large bowl.
  • in a separate bowl mix the salt, allspice, cinnamon, wheat germ,baking soda, and flour.
  • in another bowl whip the eggs til smooth.
  • add the sugar and the vegetable oil and cream together.
  • add the flour mixture and the egg mixture to the carrots, whip til mixed well.
  • add the buttermilk and the walnuts and mix again.
  • bake at 350 degrees in a well oiled and floured cake pan for 50 minutes.
  • cool completely.
  • mix the softened butter, softened cream cheese, vanilla, sugar, and lemon.
  • frost the cake and enjoy.
  • ps. i have been known to add another box of cream cheese and another
  • stick of butter, more calories but oh so tasty.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 936.4, Fat 54.4, SaturatedFat 20.5, Cholesterol 158.4, Sodium 743, Carbohydrate 107.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 85.2, Protein 8.4

Jim Seagull
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This carrot cake is delicious! It's the perfect combination of moist cake and creamy frosting.


Wyatt Bennett
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I made this carrot cake for my family, and they loved it! It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Athena Motuhavili
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This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever tried. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.


Rita Idongesit
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I love this carrot cake recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


md maheb
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I've made this carrot cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake to take to potlucks or parties.


Troy w Estep
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This carrot cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's delicious, moist, and flavorful.


Lilie Irons
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I'm not a baker, but this carrot cake recipe was easy to follow and turned out perfectly. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Rj Rakib
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This carrot cake is so moist and flavorful. I love that it's not too sweet, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.


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I made this carrot cake for my daughter's birthday party, and it was a huge success! The kids loved it, and I even got a few compliments from the adults.


Lazarus Ochiwu
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This carrot cake is a delicious and festive treat. I love the addition of walnuts and raisins, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Lacey Franks
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I've been making this carrot cake for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Ayomide Ezekiel
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I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness.


Jackelin Gongora
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This carrot cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


Shaun Boy
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I made this carrot cake for Easter dinner, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I even got a few requests for the recipe.


hridoy khan
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This is the best carrot cake I've ever had! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Elaina Klass
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I've made this carrot cake several times now, and it's always a hit! My family and friends love it, and I always get requests for the recipe.


Raju Bobby
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This carrot cake is a classic for a reason! It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that it's not too dense, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.


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