Easy Nova Scotia Carrot Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup carrot, shredded
1 cup raisins (optional)
4 tbsp butter or 4 tbsp margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp clove
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
nuts (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven 350F.
Grease and flour a 9x13 pyrex dish, or 2 5x9 loaf pans.
In a large saucepan combine carrots, raisins, butter, sugar, spices and water and bring to a boil on medium heat.
Cool and add all remaining dry ingredients.
Stir well and pour into prepared baking pan (s).
Bake at 350F for 1 hour, until cake test done.
If desired, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting and garnish with crushed pineaples and nuts.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	890.99 Kcal (3730 kJ)
Calories from fat	247.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.5g	42%
Cholesterol	30.53mg	10%
Sodium	2603.19mg	108%
Potassium	724.81mg	15%
Total Carbs	156.29g	52%
Sugars	45.87g	183%
Dietary Fiber	12.61g	50%
Protein	11.22g	22%
Vitamin C	4mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	15%
Iron	6.1mg	34%
Calcium	318.1mg	32%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	258.46 Kcal (1082 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.98g	42%
Cholesterol	8.86mg	10%
Sodium	755.15mg	108%
Potassium	210.26mg	15%
Total Carbs	45.34g	52%
Sugars	13.31g	183%
Dietary Fiber	3.66g	50%
Protein	3.26g	22%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	15%
Iron	1.8mg	34%
Calcium	92.3mg	32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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