Carrot Cake(From 1975 Edition)

Prep: 20 min Cook: 90 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, flavorful carrot cake with warm cinnamon, crunchy pecans, and sweet pineapple, perfect for celebrations or afternoon tea with friends.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups oil
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple
  • 2 cups grated carrots

Instructions

  1. Combine and sift together flour, soda, cinnamon, salt, and sugar.
  2. Break eggs into a small bowl; add oil and vanilla and beat together.
  3. Add the eggs mixture to the sifted ingredients along with crushed pineapple, grated carrots, and chopped pecans.
  4. Gently fold the mixture by hand until well combined.
  5. Pour batter into a greased tube pan.
  6. Bake in a preheated 300°F oven for 1 1/2 hours until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

974 kcal 49% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12g 24% DV
Total Fat 53.2g 68% DV
Carbs 103.7g 38% DV
Fiber 11.2g 40% DV
Sugar 20.4g 41% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10009.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1117.5mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 70.3mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 884.5mcg 98% DV
Vitamin C 15.2mg 17% DV
Calcium 215.5mg 17% DV
Iron 4.6mg 26% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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