This carrot cake, baked in a tube cake pan, can be made with either raisins or dates. It is also made with cinnamon, nuts, and freshly grated carrot, though the nuts can be omitted for those with nut allergies. Frost the cake with cream cheese frosting or glaze as desired.
Ingredients
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4 large eggs
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2 cups sugar
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1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
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2 cups grated carrots
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon cloves
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup chopped nuts
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3/4 cup chopped dates, or raisins
Steps to Make It
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Beat together eggs, sugar, oil, grated carrots, and vanilla.
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Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices; gradually add to carrot mixture and beat to blend well. Fold in chopped nuts and dates or raisins.
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Bake in a greased 10-inch tube pan at 375 F for about 55 to 65 minutes. A wooden pick inserted in the center should come out clean.
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Frost with cream cheese frosting or glaze as desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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896 | Calories |
51g | Fat |
103g | Carbs |
11g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 8 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 896 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 51g | 65% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 25% |
Cholesterol 93mg | 31% |
Sodium 663mg | 29% |
Total Carbohydrate 103g | 38% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 17% |
Total Sugars 61g | |
Protein 11g | |
Vitamin C 2mg | 8% |
Calcium 128mg | 10% |
Iron 3mg | 19% |
Potassium 352mg | 7% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |