Number 1 Carrot Cake

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

A moist, flavorful carrot cake with chopped nuts and pineapple, perfect for celebrations or tea time, offering warm spices and a tender crumb.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple
  • 1 1/4 cups Wesson oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cups sifted flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 3 whole eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and sugar all together.
  2. Add oil, grated carrots, chopped nuts, crushed pineapple, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients.
  3. Mix well until the batter is smooth and combined.
  4. Grease and flour the tube pan or loaf pans.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
  6. Bake in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool before removing from the pans.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

647 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.9g 20% DV
Total Fat 16.5g 21% DV
Carbs 106.9g 39% DV
Fiber 8.2g 29% DV
Sugar 19.4g 39% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19400mg 100% DV
Potassium 1131.5mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 872.5mcg 97% DV
Vitamin C 14.7mg 16% DV
Calcium 1657.5mg 100% DV
Iron 6.4mg 35% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Low-fat
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

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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