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Famous Moist Carrot Cake

Famous Moist Carrot Cake


  • Author: Audrey
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Yield: 15 1x

Description

Dive into the cozy, comfortingΒ embrace. Of our Famous Moist Carrot Cake. Where every slice. Is a heartwarming blend of homely spices, sweet carrots, and tropical pineapple. This cake. Is more than just a dessert. It’s a piece of home. Crafted with love and care. Designed to bring smiles. And warmth to your table. Whether it’s the nutty crunch of walnuts. The lush moisture from the buttermilk. Or the rich tapestry of flavors.Β That danceΒ together in harmony. This cake is a celebration of simple pleasures. And shared moments.


Ingredients

Scale

2 c all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking soda

2 tsp ground cinnamon

ΒΌ tbsp salt

1 Β½ c white sugar

3 large eggs

ΒΎ c buttermilk

ΒΎ c vegetable oil

2 tbsp vanilla extract

2 c shredded carrots

1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice

1 c flaked coconut

1 c chopped walnuts

1 c raisins


Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease. And flour in an 8×12-inch baking pan.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl.Β WhiskΒ the sugar, eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extractΒ together.

Add Dry to Wet: Gradually mix the dry ingredients. Into the wet mixture. Until just combined.

Prepare Carrot Mixture: In another bowl. Combine the shredded carrots, crushed pineapple (with juice), coconut, walnuts, and raisins.

Combine Mixtures: Stir the carrot mixture into the batter.Β UsingΒ a large wooden spoon. Until everything is well incorporated.

Bake: Pour the batter. IntoΒ the prepared pan. Bake for about 1 hour. Or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan. ForΒ at least 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

TransformingΒ our Famous Moist Carrot Cake. Into a gluten-free delight.Β IsΒ wonderfully simple.Β And doesn’t compromise on taste or texture.Β Swap the all-purpose flour. WithΒ your favorite gluten-free flour blend. Look for a blendΒ that’s designedΒ to be a 1:1 substitute. Which often includes xanthan gum. For added elasticity. Remember to sift the gluten-free flour. AsΒ you would with regular flour. To keep the cake light and fluffy. ThisΒ smallΒ tweak. Ensures everyone can enjoy. The same delectable flavors of our classic carrot cake. Just without the gluten!

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr