Liz's Famous Carrot Cake Recipe

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Liz's Famous Carrot Cake
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Directions:

  1. Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 deg. Spray two 9-inch cake pans with cooking spray.
  2. To make the cake:.
  3. Sift together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachement.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, vanilla and add to the dry ingredients. Beat on low speed for 1 minute. Add the grated carrot, carrot puree, and coconut and mix until just incorporated.
  5. Pour the batter into the pans and bake until a knife inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Do not overcook. Transfer the pans to a wire rack and let cool completely.
  6. To make the icing:.
  7. Sift the powdered sugar into a medium bowl and set aside.
  8. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together at medium speed the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and salt, scraping down the sides of the bowl at lease once, until the mixture is smooth with no lumps, 1-2 minutes.
  9. Slowly add the powdered sugar and beat until light, fluffy, and well blended, scraping down the sides of the bowl halfway through.
  10. To assemble, place 1 cake flat-side up, on a platter. spread part of the icing over the top of the cake. top with the second cake, flat-side up, and spread the remaining icing over the top and sides of the cake.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 893.31 Kcal (3740 kJ)
Calories from fat 445.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.51g 76%
Cholesterol 53.04mg 18%
Sodium 1372.77mg 57%
Potassium 1203.07mg 26%
Total Carbs 105.56g 35%
Sugars 64.04g 256%
Dietary Fiber 2.96g 12%
Protein 9.21g 18%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 112.7mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 433.71 Kcal (1816 kJ)
Calories from fat 216.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.04g 76%
Cholesterol 25.75mg 18%
Sodium 666.49mg 57%
Potassium 584.1mg 26%
Total Carbs 51.25g 35%
Sugars 31.09g 256%
Dietary Fiber 1.44g 12%
Protein 4.47g 18%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.7mg 8%
Calcium 54.7mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.4
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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