I got this recipe for Carrot Cake from my mom years ago to make for Easter. I have made it every year since (unless Mom was hosting ;). It’s the best best best ever. So moist and delicious!
It takes some work- but easy if you follow the directions. And it’s well worth the effort.
Mom's Carrot Cake - the Best Ever!
Mom's Carrot Cake (Karrot Kake) - the best, most moist carrot cake you will ever eat!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time55 mins
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 686kcal
Ingredients
- 3 c grated carrots
- 2 c sugar
- 2 c flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 ½ c vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp applesauce
- 1 c chopped nuts (optional)
- 8 oz crushed pineapple drained (optional)
Cream cheese Frosting:
- ¼ c butter or margarine softened
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 lb powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Beat carrots, sugar, flour, eggs, veg oil, and softened cream cheese together.
- Add baking soda, salt, cinnamon, vanilla, applesauce and (optional) chopped nuts.
- For an even more moist cake, add one small can of drained crushed pineapple.
- Bake in a 9X13 greased and floured pan @ 350 for 55 minutes, or until clean toothpick.
For the frosting:
- Cream butter and cream cheese together.
- Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla and beat until smooth.
- Spread on COOLED cake.
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Nutrition
Calories: 686kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 97% | Vitamin C: 3.6% | Calcium: 5.9% | Iron: 7.9%
There are two optional ingredients- nuts (I use walnuts) and one small can of crushed pineapple. The crushed pineapple makes it even moister and gives it a little added taste.
Mmmm……..so good!
Oh and this recipe has no raisins, but you can add them if you want!
If you make this cake- awesome! But if you want to share it, please link back here instead of posting the recipe and/or directions. Thanks so much- enjoy!
Food styling and photography courtesy of My Name is Snickerdoodle.
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This looks like an amazing recipe! Does it make enough batter for a layer cake?
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Thanks for answering my questions about the round cake pan! :)
Yum! I can’t wait to try this recipe! Did you use a round cake pan for your cake?
Hi there- yes I used a round cake pan for my cake. Enjoy!
YUM! our wedding cake was a carrot cake. hands down my favorite cake. EVER. xo
Of course it was. Mine too. ;) xoxo