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Carrot Cake
Photo: David Holifield

Carrot Cake

12 ingredients Makes a double-layer 9-inch round cake, one 9 by 13-inch cake, or 24 cupcakes openrecipes
Carrot Cake
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

751
Calories
20g
Protein
21g
Fat
119g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Cloves 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots (6 or 7 large carrots), peeled
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten

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By epicurious · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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