Wheat Germ Carrot Cake Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CourseMethod
DishInterest Group

Ingredients

 Cooking oil1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs)
 Packed brown sugar2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Eggs4
 Orange peel1 Tablespoon, grated
 Pure vanilla extract1 1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Carrot3 Cup (48 tbs), grated
 Wheat germ1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) (regular or sugar and honey)
 Flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Baking powder3 Teaspoon
 Salt1 1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Cinnamon1 1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Nutmeg3⁄4 Teaspoon
 Raisins1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Pecans3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs), chopped

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 8341 Calories from Fat 4309

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 492 g757%

Saturated Fat 70.6 g353.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 845.9 mg282%

Sodium 4810.3 mg200.4%

Total Carbohydrates 934 g311.4%

Dietary Fiber 62.7 g250.6%

Sugars 571.6 g

Protein 110 g220.5%

Vitamin A 1305.3% Vitamin C 81.1%

Calcium 208.4% Iron 215.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Beat together oil, sugar, and eggs.
Mix in orange peel, vanilla, and carrot.
Combine wheat germ, flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Stir into carrot mixture.
Mix in raisins and pecans.
Turn into greased and floured 10-inch bundt pan.
Bake in 350°F oven 60 to 70 minutes or until pick inserted into center comes out clean.
Cool in pan 10 minutes.
Remove from pan to rack to finish cooling.
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