How To Make Carrot Patch Cake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
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Fold in the crushed pineapple and chopped walnuts, if using.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing.
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Once cooled, spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting on top of the cake.
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Decorate with additional grated carrots to resemble a carrot patch.
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Slice and serve.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 280mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 48g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 28g
- Protein : 4g
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