Marvelous Carrot Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Marvelous Carrot Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert featuring grated carrots, cinnamon, and nuts, perfect for celebrations or a comforting treat for family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 3 c. grated raw carrots
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. salad oil
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In an electric mixer bowl, combine grated carrots, eggs, sugar, and salad oil.
  3. Beat until well mixed.
  4. Add remaining ingredients: soda, salt, flour, vanilla, and cinnamon; beat well.
  5. Pour batter into 2 oiled and floured 9-inch pans.
  6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
  7. Cool the layers before frosting.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

730 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.4g 21% DV
Total Fat 28.7g 37% DV
Carbs 97.3g 35% DV
Fiber 8.3g 30% DV
Sugar 12.9g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10097.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1148mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 69mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 884.3mcg 98% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Calcium 161mg 12% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

* % 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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