How to Make Beet and Carrot Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beet and carrot cake is a delicious and nutritious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This moist and flavorful cake is packed with the natural sweetness of beets and carrots, making it a healthier alternative to traditional cakes. Not only is this cake a treat for the taste buds, but it also provides a boost of vitamins and nutrients from the vegetables it contains.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups raisins
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • ⅓ cup wheat germ
  • ¼ cup wheat bran
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
  • 5 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 (16 ounce) can sliced beets, drained and mashed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine flour, brown sugar, raisins, coconut, wheat germ, wheat bran, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • Whisk vegetable oil and eggs together in a separate bowl.
  • Stir oil mixture, carrots, and beets into flour mixture until just combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until center of cake bounces back when touched, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    416 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 264mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 300mg