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Amish Carrot Cake

A moist and flavorful carrot cake, traditionally made with fresh carrots and spices, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups grated carrots about 4-5 medium carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the oil, eggs, vanilla extract, grated carrots, and crushed pineapple until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy and well combined.
  3. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread the frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can mix in nuts or raisins into the batter if desired.

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