Large Carrot Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist and flavorful carrot cake with warm cinnamon and crunchy pecans, perfect for celebrations or teatime, appealing to those who love classic, hearty desserts.

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Ingredients

  • 3 c. self-rising flour
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. Wesson oil
  • 2 c. grated carrots
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 3/4 c. chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Beat the eggs until well combined.
  2. Add sugar, self-rising flour, cinnamon, and Wesson oil; mix well.
  3. Fold in grated carrots and chopped pecans; mix until evenly incorporated.
  4. Pour batter into a greased tube pan.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool before frosting with cream cheese icing.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

588 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.3g 21% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 35% DV
Carbs 81.2g 30% DV
Fiber 10.4g 37% DV
Sugar 17.2g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 218mg 9% DV
Potassium 986.5mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 872.3mcg 97% DV
Vitamin C 13.2mg 15% DV
Calcium 183mg 14% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

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

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