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This wonderful recipe dates back to my great-grandmother! You'll love the texture this pretty, moist cake gets from pineapple, coconut and, of course, carrots! Its traditional cream cheese frosting adds just the right touch of sweetness. —Debbie Jones, California, Maryland
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 785 calories, 46 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 76 mg cholesterol, 326 mg sodium, 91 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.
Originally published as Carrot Cake in Taste of Home February/March 1993, p25
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Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2011 by amethystra
This is the second time that I've made this recipe, and like the previous reviewer, they all raved about this recipe. I think that part of the moistness of this cake comes from adding in the pineapple. I'll definitely be making this again and again!
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2011 by misspooches
Excellent cake! Very moist and great frosting!
Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2011 by Alice Leonetti
As reviewers have said, this cake is very moist and has a wonderful taste. The icing really makes it -not too sweet, great flavor.
Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2011 by SweetFlourGirl
This is the best carrot cake I have ever had! I'm curious to use applesauce instead of the oil next time as noted by the reviewer below. It will definitely make it a healthier version & hopefully the taste won't change.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2011 by jasmineakailvi
That was supposed to say i used applesauce instead of oil.
This recipe was very good! I substituted half of the flour for whole wheat flour and used home made apple sauce (2 pureed apples) for the oil. I also added a cup of raisins that I boiled and then cooled to make them more plump. Then I made them into cupcakes instead of a cake and reduced the bake time to 20 minutes. They turned out WONDERFUL! You would never know this was a healthy recipe! I will definitely be making these again!
Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2011 by joanbaritone
This is the best carrot cake and so easy to make.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2010 by gonellya2
The absolutely best carrot cake i have ever made and had!!!!!!!!! everyone in my family loved it.
Reviewed on Sep. 02, 2010 by KTJMU
I have made this for 2 different occasions - and everyone LOVED it! Actually, some of the people from the first occasion were at the 2nd one, and they were so excited to get to eat it again :)
Reviewed on May. 06, 2010 by fgilbreth
Sorry, I forgot to add the rating in my last posting! If there were 10 stars, I would give it that!
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