Sam's Famous Carrot Cake

This is Sam's (my grandfather) famous carrot cake recipe. Everyone who knew him knows of his famous carrot cake. He would always have some available for anyone who wanted it. We'll miss him, but his carrot cake legacy will always live on!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 374 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x12-inch pan.

Step 2

Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Mix sugar, eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla together in a large bowl; gradually add flour mixture until just combined.

Step 4

Combine shredded carrots, pineapple, coconut, walnuts, and raisins in a separate bowl; stir into cake batter using a large wooden spoon until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Allow cake to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.