Sam's Famous Carrot Cake Recipe
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Sam's Famous Carrot Cake

By: Brian D'Amico 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1,214)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 8x12 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 374 | Total Fat: 18.8g | Cholesterol: 43mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2003 by SCOTCHGIRL   view full review
This really is the best carrot cake in the world. I changed 3 things: reg. milk + 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2005 by lmarchant   view full review
My daughter and I tried 5 different carrot cake recipes to find one suitably delicious for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2007 by Chris in Montreal   view full review
Bravo,this is a wonderful recipie...I took a hint from a Gourmet magazine recipie and added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by BIGBRI   view full review
Modestly, I must rate this the best carrot cake ever since Sam was my grandfather. I wanted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by aeth15   view full review
I made this carrot cake because it had everything (coconut, walnuts, pineapple, and raisins)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2007 by Zandrae   view full review
This is AMAZING! So Moist and filling and the flavour even develops more beatifully over the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2007 by cja   view full review
This cake is FANTASTIC!! Omitted the raisins, baked it in a 13X9 pan for 45 minutes, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2007 by hmstarr   view full review
Oh my goodness !!!! This was the ultimate best carrot cake I have ever had...and my guests...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2003 by SVPORTER   view full review
I chose this recipe because the fat content was lower than some of the other carrot cake...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2007 by BSainsbury   view full review
We were having a taste off of Carrot cakes and so far this seems to be the winner. Pat's...

 

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