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

Sister Beth's Carrot Cake is a classic dessert that has been passed down through generations in my family. This moist and flavorful cake is a favorite at every family gathering, and its delicious combination of carrots, spices, and cream cheese frosting always leaves everyone asking for more.

What makes Sister Beth's Carrot Cake so special is that it is a labor of love. The recipe has been perfected over the years, and every ingredient is carefully selected to ensure the best possible...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 5 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 dash vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Whisk vegetable oil, white sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth.
  • Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Stir oil mixture into flour mixture until a well-mixed batter forms.
  • Fold carrots, pineapple, coconut, and walnuts into batter; pour into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour; cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, butter, and a dash vanilla extract together in a bowl until well blended; spread over cooled cake.
  • Nutrition

    614 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 409mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 47g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 202mg