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Citrus Carrot Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Carol PHOTO BY: foodaholic

"I have had many carrot cakes in my time, but this one just hit the spot for me. My niece loved this cake so much that she asked for the recipe and made this one for her husband's birthday. She tried others which were good, but none like this one."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 9 x 13 inch cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cups grated carrots
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup raisins

DIRECTIONS

  1. Stir together the flours, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the sugars. Beat in the eggs, and then the citrus peels and juices. Stir in the carrots. Beat the flour mixture into the carrot mixture. Stir in the walnuts and raisins. Turn the batter into a greased and floured tube pan.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees) for about 90 minutes, or until it tests done with a toothpick. Transfer to a rack to cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by GINABEE
This is a wonderful cake! My 1 1/2 year old son enjoyed it as a snack. I plan to use this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by TIKAKITTY
Maybe with a day or two, the spices mull and the flavor is better. But I really didn't have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by ROSSANALORA
It is great the next day. My husband loved it. We love citrus flavor in our foods. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2007 by SCFD Fire Station 7
Followed this recipe exactly and it turned out great. Will make again the next time we want a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by foodaholic
I omitted nuts. Used vanilla paste to get those wonderful vanilla specks in the cream cheese... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Citrus Carrot Cake
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Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 349

  • Total Fat: 16.1g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Total Carbs: 49g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.2g
  • Protein: 5.5g

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