Sam’s Famous Moist Carrot Cake Recipe: A Perfect Blend of Sweetness and Spice

Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• 1 ½ cups granulated white sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups freshly shredded carrots
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
• 1 cup raisins

Preparation:

Stage 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×12 inch baking pan for the perfect carrot cake base.

Stage 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set this dry mixture aside for later use.

Stage 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, granulated white sugar, and pure vanilla extract. Mix until the wet ingredients are well incorporated and smooth.

Stage 4: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.

Stage 5: In a separate bowl, mix the freshly shredded carrots, sweetened flaked coconut, chopped walnuts, crushed pineapple with juice, and raisins. Fold this carrot mixture into the batter gently using a large wooden spoon or a sturdy whisk.

Stage 6: Pour the batter into the prepared 8×12 inch baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Stage 7: Allow the carrot cake to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before serving. This step ensures the cake sets perfectly and is easy to slice.

Enjoy this moist, flavorful, and spiced carrot cake that’s sure to become a family favorite!