MOM'S CARROT CAKE

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The difference between this and other carrot cakes is the fact that the carrots are pre-cooked instead of raw. It is a really moist cake that is better the day after it is made. Cake tastes best after refrigerating overnight.

Provided by v monte

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 carrots, quartered
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¾ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup buttermilk
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 (3.5 ounce) package flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cover carrots with water. Bring water to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool and mash.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs. Add vegetable oil, buttermilk, 2 cups white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Add flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon and salt. Mix in pineapple, 2 cups mashed carrots, nuts and coconut.
  • Pour into paper towel-lined 13 x 9 x 2-1/2 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 minutes, or until cake tests done.
  • Place cake on a plate, and allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • To Make Frosting: Combine cream cheese, melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar. Spread on cooled cake. Cake tastes best after refrigerating overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.6 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 298.7 mg, Sugar 41.5 g

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