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Carrot Cake Recipe

Carrot Cake Recipe
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Indulge in this delightful Carrot Cake Recipe, a perfect blend of moist, spiced cake featuring the natural sweetness of grated carrots and juicy pineapple. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration, this cake is a comforting classic that combines rich flavors and textures. With chopped walnuts adding a satisfying crunch and warm cinnamon enhancing the taste, each slice of this fluffy carrot cake promises to be a favorite among family and friends.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 6 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Carrots: Combine grated carrots and brown sugar in a bowl; let sit for an hour, then stir in raisins.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 10-inch round cake pans.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat eggs until light; add white sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add Pineapple: Stir in crushed pineapple until mixed.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
  6. Mix Together: Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed.
  7. Fold in Carrots & Nuts: Gently incorporate the carrot-raisin mix and walnuts into the batter.
  8. Bake: Divide batter between pans; bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool Down: Let cakes cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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