14-Carat Cake with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

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Absolutely amazing... I'm not a baker, but this recipe is foolproof. My husband's favorite is carrot cake and I made it for his 30th birthday with resounding compliments even from those who don't like it. One friend isisted I got it from a bakery!

Time to Prepare this Recipe 60 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 40 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 2406 calories per serving view nutrition facts
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Ingredients

2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon ground
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups carrots grated
8 1/2 ounces pineapple, canned, crushed drained
1/2 cup nuts chopped
Vanilla cream cheese frosting
1/2 cup butter or margarine
8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound powdered sugar sifted

Directions

Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and cinnamon.

Beat eggs and add sugar.

Let stand until sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes.

Stir in oil, carrots, drained pineapple and nuts.

Turn into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans or 1 (13- x 9-inch) pan and bake at 350F 35 to 40 minutes for layer pans and about 55 minutes for 13- x 9-inch pan, or until cake springs back when lightly touched.

Cool in pans about 10 minutes, then turn onto wire racks to cool completely.

To make frosting, combine butter, cream cheese and vanilla in large bowl and beat until well blended.

Add powdered sugar gradually, beating vigorously.

If too thick, thin with milk to spreading consistency.

Frost between layers, top and sides of layer cake.

Frost top and sides of sheet cake.

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Absolutely amazing... I'm not a baker, but this recipe is foolproof. My husband's favorite is carrot cake and I made it for his 30th birthday with resounding compliments even from those who don't like it. One friend isisted I got it from a bakery!
***** about 1 year ago by leeners

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 635g
Amount per Serving
Calories 2406 52% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 140.0g215%
 Saturated Fat 41.0g204%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 336mg112%
Sodium 1244mg52%
Total Carbohydrate 279.0g93%
 Dietary Fiber 6.0g23%
 Sugars 219.0g
Protein 21.0g42%
Vitamin A 220%  Vitamin C 14%
Calcium 19%  Iron 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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