Carrot Cake With Dates or Raisins

Name: Carrot Cake With Dates or Raisins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 2 cups grated carrots; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup chopped nuts; 3/4 cup chopped dates, or raisins

A moist carrot cake features grated carrots, nuts, and dates or raisins, enhanced with cinnamon and other aromatic spices.

⭐ 4 (16 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 55 minTotal: 75 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Dessert Brunch Cake

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 F.
Combine eggs, sugar, oil, grated carrots, and vanilla; beat thoroughly.
Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices; gradually incorporate into the wet mixture and beat until blended.
Fold in chopped nuts and dates or raisins.
Pour batter into a greased 10-inch tube pan.
Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, checking for doneness with a wooden pick.
Frost with cream cheese frosting or glaze as desired.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 896 kcal

Carbohydrate: 103 g

Cholesterol: 93 mg

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 11 g

Saturated Fat: 8 g

Sodium: 663 mg

Sugar: 61 g

Fat: 51 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g