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Classic Carrot Cake

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This Middle-Eastern dessert features Eggs 1/3 c Hot Water, Sugar 2 c Flour; sifted, Oil 2 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder, Nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda, Cinnamon 1 c Chopped Nuts. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor, a pleasant kick of heat. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 1205.9
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Middle-Eastern dessert features Eggs 1/3 c Hot Water, Sugar 2 c Flour; sifted, Oil 2 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder, Nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda, Cinnamon 1 c Chopped Nuts. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor, a pleasant kick of heat. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 4 whole Eggs
  • 1/3 cups Hot Water
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 2 cups Flour; sifted
  • 1 cups Oil
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1 cups Chopped Nuts
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2/3 cups Raisins
  • 2 cups Shredded Carrots
Directions
  1. 1
    CLASSIC CARROT CAKE I first tasted this carrot cake at a gala tea party hosted by a young bride who had just escaped from Iran.
  2. 2
    Someone whispered to me that the cake was so full of nuritious ingredients, it made her feel less guilty about having a second piece.
  3. 3
    Beat eggs until light and fluffy, adding sugar gradually.
  4. 4
    Stir in oil, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, carrots and water.
  5. 5
    Sift together flour, baking soda, and baking powder, and beat into mixture until smooth.
  6. 6
    Blend in nuts and raisins.
  7. 7
    Pour into a well-greased, 10 inch tube pan or Bundt pan.
  8. 8
    Bake in preheated 350 F (177&# 194;°C) oven for 55 60 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1205.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 71.5g111%
Saturated Fat 12.3g62%
Cholesterol 373.0mg125%
Sodium 2645.8mg111%
Total Carbohydrate 134.4g45%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
Sugars 126.8g
Protein 14.2g29%

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

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