Cranberry Carrot Cake

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This cranberry carrot cake is moist and delicious. Cranberries are a nice change from the raisins most people use. Use your favorite cream cheese frosting to ice this cake.

Submitted by jowolf2
Updated on September 23, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (8-inch) cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 3 eggs

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2 cups grated carrots

  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice

  • ¾ cup dried cranberries

  • ½ cup chopped toasted pecans

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.

  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt together in a bowl; set aside.

  3. Beat sugar, mayonnaise, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until blended, scraping the bowl occasionally. Stir in flour mixture; fold in carrots, pineapple, cranberries, and pecans. Divide evenly between the prepared cake pans.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan, and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

399 Calories
19g Fat
54g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 399
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 467mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 34g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 95mg 7%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 146mg 3%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.