Toodles Grandma's Carrot Cake w/frosting
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- Number of Servings: 20
Ingredients
• 2 cups all-purpose flour• 2 cups granulated sugar• 1/2 teaspoon salt• 1 teaspoon baking soda• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 3 eggs • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil • 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 3 to 4 medium carrots)• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 can (8 ounces) well drained crushed pineapple• 1 cup shredded coconut• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, divided CREAM CHEESE FROSTING• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese• 1 tablespoon warm water• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract• 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients; stir to blend. Add eggs, oil, shredded carrots, and vanilla; beat until well blended. Stir in pineapple, coconut, and 1/2 cup of the walnuts. Pour into a greased and floured 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden pick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Place cake in pan on a rack to cool
Cream Cheese Frosting
Beat cream cheese with water and vanilla; gradually add sugar, beating until smooth and spreading consistency. Makes 1 1/2 cups
Serving Size: Makes 13x9x2 pan 20 pieces
Number of Servings: 20
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TOODLESND.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Beat cream cheese with water and vanilla; gradually add sugar, beating until smooth and spreading consistency. Makes 1 1/2 cups
Serving Size: Makes 13x9x2 pan 20 pieces
Number of Servings: 20
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TOODLESND.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 383.9
- Total Fat: 20.4 g
- Cholesterol: 32.5 mg
- Sodium: 153.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 50.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 2.8 g