CANNED CARROT CAKE

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I always have cans of carrots in my pantry and hardly ever use them. except for this cake recipe I came up with ages ago. It is a heavy, deluxe cake that my family and friends think is the best.

Provided by gaynel mohler

Categories     Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 c canned, drained carrots, about 2 cans
1 c vegetable oil
2 c sugar
2 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c flaked coconut, *optional*
1/2 c drained crushed pineapple *optional*
1/2 c chopped walnuts or pecans *optional*
4 medium eggs

Steps:

  • 1. mash carrots, or puree well. use mixer or food processor.
  • 2. in large bowl combine carrots, eggs and sugar. mix well with mixer over med speed.
  • 3. add in oil and continue mixing.
  • 4. mix and sift dry ingredients together and gradually add to carrot mixture.
  • 5. when all is well incorporated, blend on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • 6. if adding coconut, nuts and pineapple, do at this point, stirring in by hand.
  • 7. pour batter into 9 x 13 inch pan or 2 - 3 round baking pans that are sprayed with cooking spray. if making a tiered cake, may want to line round pans with wax paper or parchment.
  • 8. bake in preheated, 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
  • 9. frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting.

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