Best 6 14 Karat Cake Recipes

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The 14 karat cake is a classic American layer cake that is known for its rich, dense crumb and decadent flavor. Often served at special occasions, this cake is a favorite among both children and adults. Made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and milk, the 14 karat cake gets its unique name from its golden-brown color, which is reminiscent of 14 karat gold. While the 14 karat cake can be enjoyed on its own, it is often served with a variety of toppings, such as frosting, whipped cream, or ice cream.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

14-KARAT CAKE



14-Karat Cake image

"When I served this carrot cake to my family last Easter, everyone loved it...and they couldn't tell I had lightened it up!" relates Ellen Schuh of Sherwood, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1-1/3 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup golden raisins
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients until smooth. Combine the flours, baking soda, salt and spices; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Stir in carrots and raisins. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Beat in sugar. Frost the cake. Sprinkle with walnuts and coconut. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

A 14-CARAT CARROT CAKE



A 14-Carat Carrot Cake image

No, there aren't 14 carrots in it--only two, but this carrot cake with pineapple and pecans and a cream cheese frosting--worth every cent! It is from a Junior League Cookbook.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups oil
2 cups grated raw carrots
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 lb confectioners' sugar (sifted)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and cinnamon.
  • In mixing bowl, beat eggs and add sugar.
  • Let stand until sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in oil, carrots, drained pineapple and nuts.
  • Stir in dry ingredients and beat until well blended--3 minutes or so with blender.
  • Turn into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans or one 13-x9-inch pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
  • Cool in pans about 10 minutes, then turn onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
  • Frosting: Combine butter, cream cheese and vanilla in large bowl and beat until well blended.
  • Add powdered sugar gradually, beating vigorously.
  • If frosting is too thick, thin with a few drops of milk to spreading consistency.

14-KARAT CAKE



14-Karat Cake image

'When I served this carrot cake to my family last Easter, everyone loved it...and they couldn't tell I had lightened it up!' relates Ellen Schuh of Sherwood, Wisconsin.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 ⅓ cups sugar
2 large eggs eggs
2 large egg whites egg whites
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
⅓ cup canola oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups shredded carrots
½ cup golden raisins
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons flaked coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the first five ingredients until smooth. Combine the flours, baking soda, salt and spices; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Stir in carrots and raisins. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  • For frosting, in a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Beat in sugar. Frost the cake. Sprinkle with walnuts and coconut. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 27.7 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 277.2 mg, Sugar 38.9 g

14 K CARROT CAKE



14 K CARROT CAKE image

Categories     Cake     Vegetable     Dessert     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cake:
2 Cups sugar
1 1/4 c oil
4 eggs
2 c flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp salt
1-13oz can crushed pineapple
1/2 c chopped nuts
2 c grated carrots
Frosting:
1 lb powdered sugar
1 stick butter
8 oz cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Combine sugar and oil; add eggs and mix thoroughly Combine with dry ingredients..(it's not necessary to sift flour and so on.) Add pineapple, nuts and carrots. Bake @ 350 for 35-40 minutes in 3 8 inch round pans or 1 hour in 13*9 pan. After cake has cooled completely, cream together cream cheese, butter and vanilla then gradually add the powdered sugar. Frost cake and enjoy!

14 KARAT CAKE



14 Karat Cake image

From "Simply Delicious"- A cookbook compiled of Herberger's Employee Family Recipes. Submitted by Anita Sheehan of Alexandria, Minnesota.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 9, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
3/4 cup oil
4 eggs
3 cups carrots, grated
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Measure all ingredients and mix in a large bowl- Beat for 4 minutes.
  • Pour into a 9"x13" greased pan.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • To make frosting, cream margarine, cream cheese and vanilla; fold in remaining ingredients.
  • Frost cake when cake is cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.5, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 64.7, Sodium 447.3, Carbohydrate 61.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 44.8, Protein 5.3

14-KARAT CAKE



14-Karat Cake image

'When I served this carrot cake to my family last Easter, everyone loved it...and they couldn't tell I had lightened it up!' relates Ellen Schuh of Sherwood, Wisconsin.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 ⅓ cups sugar
2 large eggs eggs
2 large egg whites egg whites
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
⅓ cup canola oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups shredded carrots
½ cup golden raisins
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons flaked coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the first five ingredients until smooth. Combine the flours, baking soda, salt and spices; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Stir in carrots and raisins. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  • For frosting, in a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Beat in sugar. Frost the cake. Sprinkle with walnuts and coconut. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 27.7 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 277.2 mg, Sugar 38.9 g

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter and bring it to room temperature before creaming it with sugar. This will help the cake batter to be light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture, one at a time. This will prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together before adding them to the batter. This will help to incorporate air into the batter and make the cake light and fluffy.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. Underbaking will result in a gooey cake, while overbaking will result in a dry cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

The 14 Karat Cake is a delicious and decadent cake that is perfect for any special occasion. The cake is moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolate flavor. The frosting is creamy and smooth, with a hint of chocolate. The cake is easy to make, and the results are sure to impress your friends and family.

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