How to Make Isaac's Carrot Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Isaac's Carrot Cake is a true delight for any dessert lover. This classic recipe has been passed down through generations, and it never fails to impress. With its moist and flavorful cake layers, rich cream cheese frosting, and a hint of warm spices, this carrot cake is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.

Carrot cake has a special place in many people's hearts. Not only is it a delicious treat, but the addition of carrots adds a unique texture and flavor that sets it apart ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 carrot cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13x2-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Beat carrots, mandarin oranges, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest into flour mixture with an electric mixer until batter is smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    482 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 488mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 37g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 147mg