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Sam's Famous Carrot Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Brian D'Amico  PHOTO BY: Opaka 

"My Grandfather (Sam) was famous for this cake. Everyone who knew him, knows of his famous carrot cake. He would always have some available for anyone who wanted it. We'll miss him, but his carrot cake legacy will always live on! Enjoy!"
Sam's Famous Carrot Cake Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 528 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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Original recipe yield 1 - 8x12 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 cup raisins

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x12 inch pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, oil, sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour mixture and mix well.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine shredded carrots, coconut, walnuts, pineapple and raisins.
  5. Using a large wooden spoon or a very heavy whisk, add carrot mixture to batter and fold in well.
  6. Pour into prepared 8x12 inch pan, and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour. Check with toothpick.
  7. Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.81 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 13, 2003 by SCOTCHGIRL 
This really is the best carrot cake in the world. I changed 3 things: reg. milk + 1... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.81 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 1, 2005 by lmarchant 
My daughter and I tried 5 different carrot cake recipes to find one suitably delicious for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.81 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 15, 2007 by Chris in Montreal 
Bravo,this is a wonderful recipie...I took a hint from a Gourmet magazine recipie and added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.81 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 6, 2008 by aeth15 
I made this carrot cake because it had everything (coconut, walnuts, pineapple, and raisins)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.81 star rating.
Reviewed on may 26, 2007 by Zandrae 
This is AMAZING! So Moist and filling and the flavour even develops more beatifully over the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.81 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 10, 2007 by cja 
This cake is FANTASTIC!! Omitted the raisins, baked it in a 13X9 pan for 45 minutes, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.81 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 30, 2003 by BIGBRI 
Modestly, I must rate this the best carrot cake ever since Sam was my grandfather. I wanted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.81 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 6, 2007 by hmstarr 
Oh my goodness !!!! This was the ultimate best carrot cake I have ever had...and my guests... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.81 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 18, 2007 by BSainsbury 
We were having a taste off of Carrot cakes and so far this seems to be the winner. Pat's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.81 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 29, 2003 by SVPORTER 
I chose this recipe because the fat content was lower than some of the other carrot cake... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Sam's Famous Carrot Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 15

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 323

  • Total Fat: 13.7g
  • Cholesterol: 43mg
  • Sodium: 259mg
  • Total Carbs: 47.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g

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