CARROT CAKE VI

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I received this recipe almost 50 years ago when I was on my first job. The carrots are precooked with the spices, making it very moist and delicious.

Provided by Erma Germino

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ⅓ cups water
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
1 cup raisins
2 large carrots, grated
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan, and line with wax paper.
  • Combine water, sugar, raisins, grated carrots, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and butter in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Cool.
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, nuts, and salt. Stir in carrot mixture. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 1/4 hours, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 225.3 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

Real Temmy
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked.


PHENYO CASSPER
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This carrot cake was a bit dry for my taste.


Rajiv Rachamalla
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I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but this recipe is pretty good. The cake is moist and the frosting is creamy.


Ahsan ILyas
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This carrot cake is delicious! I would definitely recommend it.


Jahmel Watson
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I've made this cake several times, and it's always a hit. It's moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect touch.


Sam Ejaz
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This carrot cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Sammy Samuu
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I love this carrot cake recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Junior Moses
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This is my go-to carrot cake recipe. It's always a winner.


Shamsa Tariq
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I made this cake for Easter dinner, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


Hujaifi Amrin
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This carrot cake is amazing! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.


Gustavo Rojas
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and moist, I could eat it every day.


Luyimbazi Hamidu
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party, and it was a huge success. All the kids loved it.


SAYAD KHAN
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This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for.


Mathi Zaryal
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I've made this carrot cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Nico Goodchild
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This carrot cake was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I would definitely make it again.