Desserts May 22, 2013
Calories
1170
Sodium
516mg
21% DV
Fat
90g
139% DV
Protein
10g
20% DV
Carbs
61g
20% DV
Fiber
5g
21% DV
The Ultimate Carrot Cake
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This amazing cake is chock-full of all the things that make the perfect carrot cake including buttermilk, crushed pineapple, raisins, and pecans. Sometimes carrot cake can be dense and thick but this makes the most moist, light and delicious cake ever!
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For the cake:
1 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup buttermilk
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 lb. finely grated carrots (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
1 cup golden raisins (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3-4 cups confectioners’ sugar to taste
1 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup buttermilk
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 lb. finely grated carrots (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
1 cup golden raisins (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3-4 cups confectioners’ sugar to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare two (or three, for three skinny layers) 9-inch cake pans by lightly coating with cooking spray and lining with parchment paper.
Beat the eggs, sugar, brown sugar,...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
1170
Sodium
516mg
21% DV
Fat
90g
139% DV
Protein
10g
20% DV
Carbs
61g
20% DV
Fiber
5g
21% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat 49g 245%
Polysaturated Fat 6g 40%
Monosaturated Fat 35g 219%
Cholesterol 207mg 69%
Sodium 516mg 21%
Potassium 301mg 8%
Protein 10g 20%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber 5g 21%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 2867IU 57%
Vitamin B6 0.92mg 46%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Calcium 150mg 15%
Iron 2mg 16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
