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

Lynn's Carrot Cake is a timeless classic that has been passed down through generations in our family. This moist and delicious cake is packed with flavor and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that will have you coming back for seconds and thirds. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just craving a sweet treat, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household!

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 pound confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 to 3 - layer inch round cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9 inch round cake pans.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cocoa, set aside. In another bowl, stir together the eggs, vanilla and oil. Stir in the dry ingredients until they are completely absorbed. Fold in the carrots and pineapple. Pour the batter evenly between the three prepared pans.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. To make the frosting, combine the cream cheese, butter and confectioners sugar in a medium bowl. Beat until smooth, then stir in the coconut and nuts. Frost cake when cool.
  • Nutrition

    860 cal.

    • Total Fat: 51g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 560mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 98g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 76g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 265mg