Dad’s Carrot Cake

Carrot cake dates back to the Middle Ages when sugar and sweeteners were scarce, and carrots were used as a substitute for sugar in desserts.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Dad’s Carrot Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Carrots
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Vegetable oil
• 3 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, flour, sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
4. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
7. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake.
8. Cut into slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 32g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.