OLD-FASHIONED CARROT CAKE

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MY FAMILY thinks this is the best carrot cake ever! We love the moist texture. The surprise is in the frosting. It's a pleasant departure from the usual cream cheese frosting that tops most carrot cakes. This cake doesn't last very long around our house! -Muriel Doherty, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
3 cups finely shredded carrots
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped walnuts
FLUFFY FROSTING:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, carrots, cream cheese and oil until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to carrot mixture. Stir in pineapple and nuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack to cool. , In a heavy saucepan, cook and stir flour and milk over medium-low heat until a thick paste forms, about 10 minutes. Chill for 30 minutes. In a large mixer, cream the butter, sugars and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in the chilled flour mixture until smooth, about 5 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Frost cake. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652 calories, Fat 40g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

R Ratri
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This carrot cake is a winner! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Sanja Nikodimovic
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I've tried many carrot cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Tanya Louw
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This carrot cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shaleem Maqsood
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I love this carrot cake recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for my family. It's always a hit.


Ayesha Zaib
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This carrot cake is amazing! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this cake again.


MD Mashuk
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for carrot cake. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.


Khinu Dhakal
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was a big hit. The cake is very easy to make and the instructions are clear. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy carrot cake.


Aiden Johnson
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This carrot cake is a winner! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this cake again.


fatma khan
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I've tried many carrot cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Kisirinya Joseph
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This carrot cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.


Amreen Akhtar
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I love this carrot cake recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for my family. It's always a hit.


My account
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This carrot cake is amazing! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Jenna Cook
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for carrot cake. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.


Abdallah Touaibia
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was a big hit. The cake is very easy to make and the instructions are clear. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy carrot cake.


Ryan Shaw
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This carrot cake is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.