Citrus Carrot Cake Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Citrus Carrot Cake Recipe). I have had many carrot cakes in my time, but this one just hit the spot for me. My niece loved this cake so much that she asked for the recipe and made this one for her husband's birthday. She tried others which were good, but none like this one.

Brief

Servings: 18

Yield: 9 x 13 inch cake

Citrus Carrot Cake Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter

softened

1 cup white sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

4 eggs

2 tablespoons orange zest

1 tablespoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons orange juice

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

4 cups grated carrots

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups whole wheat flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

1 cup raisins

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Stir together the flours baking powder cinnamon and salt.

Step 2

In a large bowl cream the butter or margarine with the sugars. Beat in the eggs and then the citrus peels and juices. Stir in the carrots. Beat the flour mixture into the carrot mixture. Stir in the walnuts and raisins. Turn the batter into a greased and floured tube pan.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees) for about 90 minutes or until it tests done with a toothpick. Transfer to a rack to cool.

Nutritional Information

Citrus Carrot Cake Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:18

Calories: 347

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.5g 11%

Carbohydrates: 48.9g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 3.1g 12%

Sugars: 29.4g

Fat: 16g 25%

Saturated Fat: 7.3g 36%

Cholesterol: 68.4mg 23%

Vitamin A Iu: 4462.4IU 89%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.8mg 22%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 5.1mg 8%

Folate: 41.7mcg 10%

Calcium: 75.8mg 8%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 35.3mg 13%

Potassium: 262.4mg 7%

Sodium: 196.8mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 143.7

*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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