ADDICTIVE CARROT CAKE
Wow, this carrot cake is addictive. Thanks to the addition of applesauce, the cake is tender. It has just a hint of cinnamon. We think finely grating the carrots adds not only texture, but a lot of moisture so take the time to finely grate them. Pineapple adds a lot of sweetness to the moist cake but doesn't alter the carrot cake...
Provided by Amanda Hyatt
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease, flour, and line with parchment or wax paper (3) 9 inch round cake pans, Or lightly grease and flour a 9x13 cake pan.
- 2. Using a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. In a smaller bowl stir together carrots, eggs, oil, nuts, and pineapple.
- 4. Then stir them into dry ingredients until mixture is well combined. **Hand mix only, do not use an electric mixture or it will make the cake dry.**
- 5. Divide mixture among the 3 cake pans or pour into rectangular pan.
- 6. Bake for 30 minutes, or 35 mins if using the rectangular pan, until a cake tester or knife comes out clean. The cake will just begin to pull away from the edges of the pan. If using round pans, cool 10 mins before inverting onto cake racks. If you plan to serve cake directly out of the rectangular pan, cool completely in the pan.
- 7. Prepare the cream cheese frosting. Using an electric mixer combine cream cheese and butter.
- 8. Slowly beat in confectioners sugar until well combined.
- 9. Beat in vanilla.
- 10. When cake is completely cool, frost round layers, front top, and sides.
- 11. Or spread frosting atop the rectangular cake. Decorate and sprinkle with nuts, if desired.
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Binkie Precious
[email protected]I love the way this cake looks with all the different colored sprinkles. It's so festive and fun.
Robert Guy
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just for a regular weeknight dessert.
Nizkuo China_
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I love that I can use my favorite sprinkles to decorate it.
Mr Ashik Official
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out great. It's a perfect cake for any occasion.
MUSK MUSK
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the cream cheese frosting complements the sweet cake.
Brandon Watson
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making it again.
Isidu Isidu2007
[email protected]This cake is always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just for a snack at home.
Vashiona Moore
[email protected]I love the way this cake looks with all the different colored sprinkles. It's so festive and fun.
Dani Butt
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just for a regular weeknight dessert.
Sonia Awamleh
[email protected]I've never made a funfetti cake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out great and my family loved it.
Priscilla
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for me, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try making it with less sugar next time.
Shalynn Hall
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of funfetti cakes, but this one was really good. The cake was moist and the frosting was delicious.
Afree Shanvi
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I love that I can use my favorite sprinkles to decorate it.
Alex Mims
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Goomaral Bilguun
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It was dry and crumbly and the frosting was way too sweet.
Ofentse Balekang
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this cake because I'm not a big fan of funfetti cakes, but I'm so glad I did! The cake was so light and fluffy and the frosting was delicious.
Anisha Louise
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful! The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the sweet cake. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Nikelwa Nikks
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out great. It's a perfect cake for any occasion, whether it's a birthday, holiday, or just a regular weeknight dessert.
Ogunlade Adunni
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party! It was so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The kids loved the funfetti colors and the delicious cream cheese frosting.