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carrot cake with character

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Carolyn Parke
Idaho Falls, ID

This carrot cake has been in my family for many years. My mother made it for me every year on my birthday. It is also my kids favorite. This is probably the most requested dish that I bring to reunions, holidays, and parties. Hope you enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For carrot cake with character

  • 3
    eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2 c
    carrots, grated
  • 1 c
    pineapple, crushed
  • 1 1/4 c
    oil
  • 1/2 c
    coconut
  • 1/2 c
    walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tsp
    soda
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3 c
    flour

How To Make carrot cake with character

  • 1
    Mix eggs, sugar, vanilla, pineapple and oil in a bowl. Set aside
  • 2
    In another bowl, mix the remaining ingredients together, then add the wet mixture into the dry. Stir until just nicely blended.
  • 3
    Pour into a greased and floured 11 X 14 cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
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