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Autumn Peanutty Carrot Cake

Name: Autumn Peanutty Carrot Cake
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 0.75 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 0.75 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup light brown sugar; 1.25 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 cups grated carrot; 1 (10 ounce) package REESE'S® Peanut Butter Chips; 0.5 cup chopped walnuts; 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 0.5 cup butter, softened; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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The addition of peanut butter chips puts a new twist on this carrot cake.

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Published on August 2, 2021

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Servings:

10

Yield:

1 to 2 - layer inch cake

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Ingredients

3 eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups grated carrot
1 (10 ounce) package REESE'S® Peanut Butter Chips
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Heat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round baking pans.
Beat eggs, oil and vanilla in large bowl. Stir together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda and cinnamon; add to egg mixture and blend well. Stir in carrot, peanut butter chips and walnuts; pour into prepared pans.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting. 10 to 12 servings.
Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat 2 packages (3-oz. each) softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter until smooth. Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; beat until smooth.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

871	Calories
45g	Fat
108g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 871
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45g	58%
Saturated Fat 20g	99%
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 377mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 108g	39%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 87g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 2mg	9%
Calcium 92mg	7%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 357mg	8%

* 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.