Beet and Carrot Cake

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This is a very moist and delicious cake. Don't let the name or ingredients fool you!! This cake can be frosted or eaten as is. I suggest a cream cheese frosting...tastes the best!!

Submitted by Anna
Published on March 5, 2020
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups brown sugar

  • 1 ½ cups raisins

  • 1 cup shredded coconut

  • ⅓ cup wheat germ

  • ¼ cup wheat bran

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil

  • 5 eggs, beaten

  • 2 cups grated carrots

  • 1 (16 ounce) can sliced beets, drained and mashed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  3. Combine flour, brown sugar, raisins, coconut, wheat germ, wheat bran, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

  4. Whisk vegetable oil and eggs together in a separate bowl.

  5. Stir oil mixture, carrots, and beets into flour mixture until just combined.

  6. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.

  7. Bake in preheated oven until center of cake bounces back when touched, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

416 Calories
24g Fat
48g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 416
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 264mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 300mg 6%

* 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.