Mom's Carrot Cake Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Mom's Carrot Cake Recipe). 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.

Brief

Servings: 18

Yield: 1 - 9 x 13 inch cake

Mom's Carrot Cake Recipe

Ingredients

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

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan cover carrots with water. Bring water to a boil and cook until tender about 15 minutes. Let cool and mash.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Pour into paper towel-lined 13 x 9 x 2-1/2 inch pan.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 minutes or until cake tests done.

Step 5

Place cake on a plate and allow to cool completely before frosting.

Step 6

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.

Nutritional Information

Mom's Carrot Cake Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:18

Calories: 423.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.8g 10%

Carbohydrates: 55.6g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 41.5g

Fat: 21.3g 33%

Saturated Fat: 6.8g 34%

Cholesterol: 45mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 3609.4IU 72%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.1mg 16%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 2.6mg 4%

Folate: 41.8mcg 11%

Calcium: 42.7mg 4%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 24mg 9%

Potassium: 187.4mg 5%

Sodium: 298.7mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 191.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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