Sam’s Famous Carrot Cake
(from rosie’s recipe box)
Can use a 13×9 pan – bake 45 minutes.
Source: allrecipes.com
Categories: Dessert, not tried
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 cup raisins
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8×12 inch pan.
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In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, oil, sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour mixture and mix well.
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In a medium bowl, combine shredded carrots, coconut, walnuts, pineapple and raisins.
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Using a large wooden spoon or a very heavy whisk, add carrot mixture to batter and fold in well.
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Pour into prepared 8×12 inch pan, and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour. Check with toothpick.
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Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.
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Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting II