Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake
Indulge in the comforting embrace of this classic carrot cake, a symphony of moist, spiced batter studded with sweet carrots, tangy pineapple, and a hint of coconut. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, it's a timeless treat that will warm your heart and delight your taste buds.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
80 g
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Cholesterol
69 mg
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Fiber
2 g
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Protein
6 g
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Saturated Fat
11 g
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Sodium
541 mg
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Sugar
64 g
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Fat
30 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish. (5 minutes)
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In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. (3 minutes)
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Stir in grated carrots, drained pineapple, and shredded coconut. (2 minutes)
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. (1 minute)
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Gently add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. (5 minutes)
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Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans. (1 minute)
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Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. (1 minute)
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Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (55 minutes)
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Remove from oven and let cool completely in the dish. (60 minutes)
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For the frosting, in a large bowl, beat together confectioners' sugar, softened cream cheese, softened butter, and remaining vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. (5 minutes)
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Frost the cooled cake evenly. (5 minutes)
For an extra layer of flavor, try toasting the walnuts or pecans before adding them to the batter.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to a measuring cup, then filling the rest of the cup with milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
To prevent the cake from sticking, you can line the baking dish with parchment paper before greasing and flouring it.
The cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.8/ 5 ( 838 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Louvenia Mcglynn
Apr 6, 2025I've made this recipe several times, and it always turns out perfectly. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. - John B.
Gina Lesch
Mar 28, 2024I substituted pecans for walnuts, and it was fantastic! I will definitely make it again. - David K.
Kristoffer Kirlin
Jul 9, 2023The cake is good, but a little bit sweet for me. Next time I might reduce the amount of sugar in the cake or frosting. - Emily L.
Ashly Gibson
Mar 18, 2023This cake was a huge hit at our family gathering! Everyone loved the moist texture and delicious frosting. - Sarah M.