1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice. (I've left out the raisins for several years now, and all my friends are crazy about this cake.) Omitted the raisins, baked it in a 13X9 pan for 45 minutes, and topped it off with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting. Here's my advice, based on what I've read, plus my own experience: My daughter and I tried 5 different carrot cake recipes to find one suitably delicious for a wedding cake and settled on this one. DIVIDE THE BATTER INTO TWO PANS, and test the loaves after 35 minutes. Bravo,this is a wonderful recipie...I took a hint from a Gourmet magazine recipie and added grated rind of a lemon. And watch videos demonstrating recipe prep and cooking techniques. milk + 1 teaspooon lemon juice in place of buttermilk as I was out of it. Enjoy! 4. Filled and frosted with a simple cream cheese frosting, this cake is an absolute winner on every level After reading all the great reviews I thought this would be great, but then nearly everyone who gave 4+ stars modified the recipe in some way. In addition, I made the cream cheese icing with grated lemon rind and lemon juice..this cut the sweetness of the cake and gave it a glorious citrus flavour!!!!!!!!! Set aside. Bake 350 45 to 50 minutes. It really dressed it up. Lots of folks just don't like raisins, and in any case I believe they overwhelm the other ingredients. Add vanilla. Use well buttered, floured 9 X 13 pan. And increased the carrots to 3 cups. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. We did make a few minor changes. 5. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Pecans are naturally sweet, and work much better in this recipe. Family has requested it again and again and also makes a lovely morning tea snack as it is quite an enormous cake to get through! (Adding a little nutmeg and/or allspice is a great idea.) Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving. You saved Sam's Famous Carrot Cake to your. This cake is FANTASTIC!! I used two 9 inch cake pans. Check with toothpick. Consider OMITTING THE RAISINS. Drained them and added when prompted by recipe. powdered sugar sifted. I followed the recipe exactly and got a dense and moist, yet bland, unsweet, oily cake which tasted nothing like any of the carrot cakes I've ever had. The first thing my fiance, who loves carrot cake, said when he saw the cake was, "that does not look like a carrot cake," and he is right. Before baking this cake the first time, and even since, I've read through dozens of reviews of this recipe. I made this carrot cake because it had everything (coconut, walnuts, pineapple, and raisins) plus buttermilk. It is! (One hour is way too long for this cake, and would account for a couple of the negative reviews I've read.) (One hour is way too long for this cake, and would account for a couple of the negative reviews I've read.) 6. Add in the cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and continue mixing for 30 seconds, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. This was the ultimate best carrot cake I have ever had...and my guests agreed. 1. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. I will make this cake again! Get Carrot and Pineapple Cake Recipe from Food Network You can also find 1000s of Food Network's best recipes from top chefs, shows and experts. I wanted to post a public message thanking all those who have reviewed this recipe and gave it such high marks. First of all, to "clwguy," who gave this recipe a 1-star rating: YES, LEAVING OUT THE PINEAPPLE WILL MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN THE RESULT! This is definately going to become a "secret" family heirloom for me as well. But switching up your side dishes can bring a refreshing change to a classic comfort food dish. (Adding a little nutmeg and/or allspice is a great idea.) 2. © Copyright 2020, 20 Things to Cook This Month That Have Nothing to Do With Thanksgiving, 15 Vegan Muffin Recipes for Easy Breakfasts, 15 Comfort Food Dinners That Start With Creamy Alfredo Sauce, 2-Ingredient Snacks That Are Too Easy Not to Make, Use Your Stale Bread in These Savory Bread Puddings, 13 Spiked Apple Cider Cocktails to Celebrate the Season, 15 Comfort Food Casseroles Inspired by World Cuisines, 12 Recipes to Turn Extra Chicken into Healthy Main Dish Salads, 15 Ground Beef Soup Recipes for Easy Weeknight Dinners, Ground Turkey Slow Cooker Recipes for Easy Weeknight Meals, 11 Top Chicken Casseroles That Lean to the Healthy Side, 12 Classic Italian Recipes Made Easy in the Instant Pot, Nutrition Grease and flour an 8x12 inch pan. 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