Isaac's Famous Carrot Cake Recipe

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Isaac's Famous Carrot Cake Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 03, 2024

Indulge in the goodness of Isaac's Carrot Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that is sure to impress. Made with freshly grated carrots, warm spices, and a creamy cream cheese frosting, this cake is the perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Cream cheese frosting

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat together oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. Stir in grated carrots, pineapple, and chopped walnuts.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
  8. Once cooled, frost cake with cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired.
  9. Slice and serve the delicious carrot cake to enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Carrots were used in sweet cakes as a sweetener during the medieval times when sugar was expensive.
  • Carrot cake became popular in the United States during the health food movement in the 1970s, as carrots were seen as a healthy ingredient.
  • Cream cheese frosting is a classic pairing with carrot cake, adding a creamy and tangy contrast to the sweet cake.