Famous Carrot Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Famous Carrot Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of sugar and carrots with warm spices like cinnamon. Packed with crunchy nuts and a hint of tropical pineapple, it’s a delightful treat that suits any occasion, especially celebrations and family gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. oil
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 c. grated carrots
  • 1 c. pecans or walnuts
  • 15 oz. can crushed pineapple

Instructions

  1. Mix oil, sugar, salt, cinnamon, eggs, flour, soda, and vanilla together.
  2. Add grated carrots, nuts, and drained crushed pineapple to the mixture.
  3. Oil and flour the pan.
  4. Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes.

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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