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Simple Carrot Cake

Name: Simple Carrot Cake
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 4 medium carrots about 2 cups grated; 1 ounce walnuts 1/4 cup per 1 oz., finely chopped, optional; 3/4 cup canola oil; 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for cake; 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt scant, for cake; 1/4 cup raisins optional; 12 ounces cream cheese softened; 4 ounces unsalted butter 4 oz. is 1 stick, softened; 3 cups powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for frosting; 1/8 teaspoon salt for frosting

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20Ingredients

110Minutes

780Calories

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Description

Though easy to make, this moist, spiced carrot cake still includes the classic raisins, walnuts, and luscious cream cheese frosting. Serve the two layers individually, or stack them for a layer cake. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.

Ingredients

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10 SERVINGS

nonstick cooking spray

4 medium carrots (about 2 cups grated)

1 ounce walnuts (1/4 cup per 1 oz., finely chopped, optional)

3/4 cup canola oil

3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cake)

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt (scant, for cake)

1/4 cup raisins (optional)

12 ounces cream cheese (softened)

4 ounces unsalted butter (4 oz. is 1 stick, softened)

3 cups powdered sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)

1/8 teaspoon salt (for frosting)

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780Calories

Sodium

Fat

Protein

Carbs

Fiber

Calories780Calories from Fat370

% DAILY VALUE

Total Fat41g63%

Saturated Fat14g70%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol125mg42%

Sodium510mg21%

Potassium250mg7%

Protein8g16%

Calories from Fat370

% DAILY VALUE

Total Carbohydrate97g32%

Dietary Fiber2g8%

Sugars72g144%

Vitamin A100%

Vitamin C4%

Calcium10%

Iron10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Jayne E Eaton 5 months ago

Fabulous, so very yummy!!!

Victor Manuel a year ago

it turned out great. taste was amazing and moist. the frosting came out to be a lot leftover or you can layer it on heavy but that tasted good also

Szer 2 years ago

I'm diabetic, so I substituted Stevia for the sugar and brown sugar. Tastes great and doesn't spike my blood-sugar.