My 'One and Only' Carrot Cake Recipe

March 10, 2013

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This is my 'One and Only' Carrot Cake Recipe! It's been one of my family's favorites for many, many years. This recipe is so delicious and moist because of the grated carrots and the crushed pineapple! But to make it even better, it's topped off with the perfect Walnut Cream Cheese Frosting!

Carrot Cake:
3 c. unbleached or all-purpose flour
2 c. granulated sugar
1/3 c. ground oats
2 t. baking powder
2 t. baking soda
2 t. cinnamon
1 t. salt
1 1/4 c. vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 c. finely grated carrots
1 c. crushed pineapple w/juice

Walnut Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 - 8 oz. package cream cheese or Neufchatel Cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 c. butter, softened to room temperature
1 lb. (3 3/4 c.) confectioners sugar
1 t. vanilla extract
1 c. finely chopped walnuts

For the Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. This recipe makes the following: (3) 9" pans or (1) 9" x 13" pan plus (12) cupcakes or (1) 11" x 15" pan. Mix the dry ingredients on low, then add...
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Nutritions

Calories
391

Sodium
420mg
17% DV

Fat
19g
30% DV

Protein
6g
13% DV

Carbs
44g
15% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV