Carrot Cake Recipe
Description: Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Carrot Cake with this easy-to-follow recipe. Bursting with flavors of pineapple, raisins, and carrots, this tropical-inspired dessert is perfect for any occasion!
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 1 pan
- Calories: 5903.6 kcal
- Fat Content: 210.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 123.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 1334mg
- Sodium Content: 5071.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 958.8g
- Fiber Content: 35.7g
- Sugar Content: 603.9g
- Protein Content: 77.4g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Butter |
| 1 | Brown sugar |
| 1 | Sugar |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 1 | Carrot |
| 1 | Raisins |
| 2 | Vanilla |
| 1 | Crushed pineapple |
| 3 | Flour |
| 2 | Baking powder |
| 2 | Cinnamon |
| 2 | Ginger |
| 1 | Salt |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Shred carrots and set aside.
- Drain crushed pineapple using a cheesecloth, ensuring it’s well-drained but not dry. Set aside.
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Prepare Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, regular sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
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Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing well until fully incorporated.
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Incorporate Pineapple and Carrots:
- Add the drained crushed pineapple, raisins, and shredded carrots to the batter. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare Baking Pan:
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
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Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Note: This cake won’t rise much during baking, so there’s no need to worry about overflow.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve:
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, top your delicious Carrot Cake with your favorite cream cheese frosting.
Enjoy the delightful taste of homemade Carrot Cake, rich with the flavors of pineapple, raisins, and warm spices! Perfect for any occasion, this moist and flavorful dessert is sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Serve it as a sweet treat after dinner or as a delightful accompaniment to your morning coffee or tea. Bon appétit! 🥕🍰
