Traditional Carrot Cake

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Carrots have never tasted better.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
2 (8-inch) layers

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 cup vegetable oil

  • 1 cup SPLENDA® Sugar Blend

  • 2 ¾ cups shredded carrots

  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained

  • 1 cup flaked coconut

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

  2. Spray Two (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray; dust bottom and sides with flour. Set aside.

  3. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.

  4. Beat eggs, vegetable oil, and SPLENDA® Sugar Blend for Baking at medium speed with an electric mixer until batter is smooth. Add flour mixture beating at low speed until blended. Fold in carrots, pineapple, walnuts, and coconut.

  5. Pour batter into prepared cake pans.

  6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on a wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and let cool completely.

  7. Spread Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake, if desired. Visit www.splenda.com for a delicious Cream Cheese Frosting recipe.

Note

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 cake)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

426 Calories
25g Fat
42g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 426
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 406mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 60mg 5%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 212mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.