Beet and Carrot Cake

Beet and Carrot Cake

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!!

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Yield:
16 servings
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups raisins
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/3 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

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

Step 2
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

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

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

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

Step 6
Pour batter into prepared baking dish.

Step 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 Fat24g 31%
Saturated Fat5g 25%
Cholesterol58mg 19%
Sodium264mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate48g 18%
Dietary Fiber3g 11%
Total Sugars30g
Protein5g
Vitamin C2mg 12%
Calcium46mg 4%
Iron2mg 13%
Potassium300mg 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.

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