Grandma Hiers' Carrot Cake

Grandma Hiers' Carrot Cake
Grandma Hiers' Carrot Cake requires around 1 hour from start to finish. One portion of this dish contains approximately 12g of protein, 59g of fat, and a total of 1119 calories. This vegetarian recipe serves 8. It will be a hit at your Easter event. A mixture of pecans, vanillan extract, butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 3 (9-inch) round pans; Line bottom of the pans with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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Add eggs and vegetable oil. Using a hand mixer, blend until combined.
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Add carrots and pecans, if using.
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Pour into pans.
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Bake for approximately 40 minutes.
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Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes.
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Remove from pans, place on waxed paper and allow to cool completely before frosting.
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Add all ingredients, except nuts, into a medium bowl and beat until fluffy using a hand mixer. Stir in the nuts.
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Spread frosting on top of each cake layer. Stack the cakes on a serving plate and serve.
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Servings8
Health Score7
Dish TypesSide Dish
OccasionsEaster
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