Best Aunt Helens Carrot Cake Recipes

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AUNT HELEN'S CARROT CAKE



Aunt Helen's Carrot Cake image

My Aunt Helen is one of the best bakers I know. She has been making this cake ever since I can remember. The highlight of a holiday meal was when this cake was served. It is still a family tradition and certainly a favorite.

Provided by Pearl Florick

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 3/4 c sugar
1 c oil (vegetable or canola)
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 c shredded carrots (1 lb.)
1 c coconut
1 c walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 can(s) crushed pineapple, drained (reserve some of the juice)

Steps:

  • 1. sift together the first 5 ingredients. Make a well in the center then add the next 4 ingredients. Use a wooden spoon to mix this batter. Add in a few tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice and stir until smooth.
  • 2. Fold in the carrots, coconut, nuts and pineapple.
  • 3. In a prepared 13x9 pan (greased and floured or just spray with Pam for Baking) pour the batter in and level it off. Bake at 350 degrees about 45-50 minutes (test center for doneness) Frost with cream cheese frosting.

SISTER BETH'S CARROT CAKE



Sister Beth's Carrot Cake image

One of my sisters, Beth, learned how to make carrot cake in home economics class in 1978. A few years ago I asked her to write down what she remembered from the recipe. Only remembering two-thirds of the ingredients, I completed the recipe by trial and error. It was worth all the effort. Simply delicious.

Provided by Food Eater

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

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
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
5 tablespoons butter, softened
1 dash vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 613.5 calories, Carbohydrate 69.6 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 409.3 mg, Sugar 47.2 g

AUNT GIBBY'S FAMOUS CARROT CAKE



Aunt Gibby's Famous Carrot Cake image

We can see why this carrot cake recipe is famous. It's a delicious, classic carrot cake recipe. The purist in us thinks carrot cake should have raisins, so we added them. They're a great addition. The cake itself is packed with flavor. The icing is really smooth and creamy. The nuts on top add a nice little crunch. So good!

Provided by Kateri Burnett

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

AUNT GIBBY'S FAMOUS CARROT CAKE
4 eggs
1 1/2 c only Wesson oil/ my aunt said only use Wesson oil
3 c grated carrots
2 c flour
2 c sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp soda
1/2 c raisins, optional
ICING
1 16 oz. package, cream cheese
1 stick butter or margarine
3 - 4 c powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla
walnuts optional to the top of icing

Steps:

  • 1. Add ingredients together mix well. Put in a bundt pan or two round cake pans, spray well with Pam or grease and flour your pan. Bake 350 degree's for 40 min. or until center comes out clean.
  • 2. For icing, whip together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla until a frosting consistency. Frost cake.

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