Carrot Cake
Carrot Cake
Try this carrot cake; bring it to your next potluck or gathering to share with your family and friends. It’s also easy to veganize this recipe for a healthier, more animal / earth-friendly cake.
  • CourseCakes, Desserts
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegetarian
# of Servings 8
Serving Size 1 4×2″ slice
Prep Time Cook Time
45minutes 50minutes
Carrot Cake
Carrot Cake
Try this carrot cake; bring it to your next potluck or gathering to share with your family and friends. It’s also easy to veganize this recipe for a healthier, more animal / earth-friendly cake.
  • CourseCakes, Desserts
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegetarian
# of Servings 8
Serving Size 1 4×2″ slice
Prep Time Cook Time
45minutes 50minutes
Ingredients
For the cake:
  • 3/4C granulated sugar
  • 1/2C vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 eggs
  • 1C flour (unbleached all purpose)
  • 1/2tsp baking soda
  • 3/4tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4tsp ginger (ground)
  • 1/4tsp cloves (ground)
  • 1/4tsp salt
  • 1/2tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/4C carrots(grated)
  • 1/2C walnuts(chopped)
  • 3/4C raisins
For the frosting:
  • 2Tbsp butter (dairy)
  • 4oz cream cheese (dairy plain)
  • 1/2Tbsp milk (dairy)
  • 1/2tsp vanilla
  • 2C powdered sugar
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, oil, and egg on low speed until mixed; add the dry ingredients and vanilla, and then stir in the carrots, nuts and raisins.
  2. Pour the batter into an 8 x 8-inch baking pan (greased and floured); bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean when inserted into the middle of the cake.
  3. Prepare the frosting by beating together the butter, cream cheese, and milk; add the vanilla and then gradually add the powdered sugar until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  4. Once cool, frost the cake with the cream cheese frosting.
Recipe Notes

You can double this recipe and bake it in two 9-inch cake pans for a full-size double layer cake (as pictured).

Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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Nutrition Facts
Carrot Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 560 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 254mg 11%
Potassium 227mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 75g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 58g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 70%
Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 4%
Iron 8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.