Name: Sam’s Famous Carrot Cake Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups grated carrots; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional); 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Sam’s Famous Carrot Cake Recipe

Gus Stansberry Modified: July 25, 2024

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How To Make Sam’s Famous Carrot Cake Recipe

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups grated carrots
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, vegetable oil, eggs, and sugar. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the carrot mixture, mixing until just combined.
Stir in the chopped walnuts and raisins, if desired.
Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Calories : 380kcal
Total Fat : 18g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Cholesterol : 42mg
Sodium : 357mg
Total Carbohydrates : 52g
Dietary Fiber : 3g
Sugar : 35g
Protein : 5g

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