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

For those who love a moist and flavorful dessert, Sam's Famous Carrot Cake is sure to please. This recipe has been a well-kept secret in my family for years, and now I am excited to share it with you. Packed with sweet, nutty flavors and topped with a creamy frosting, this carrot cake is a crowd-pleaser that is perfect for any occasion.

Carrot cake has been a staple in American baking since the 1960s, and Sam's Famous Carrot Cake takes this classic recipe to new heights. The secret li...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup raisins

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 1 8x12-inch pan

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x12-inch pan.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Mix sugar, eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla together in a large bowl; gradually add flour mixture until just combined.
  • Combine shredded carrots, pineapple, coconut, walnuts, and raisins in a separate bowl; stir into cake batter using a large wooden spoon until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Allow cake to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    374 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 259mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 31g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 242mg