Best 11 3 Layer Carrot Cake With Lemon Buttercream Frosting Recipes

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Carrot cake, a delectable dessert loved by many, is characterized by its moist and flavorful texture, vibrant orange hue, and sweet, slightly spicy taste. Originating in medieval Europe, this delectable treat has evolved over the centuries, resulting in diverse regional variations. The "3 Layer Carrot Cake with Lemon Buttercream Frosting" stands as a modern interpretation, blending classic elements with a touch of citrusy tang. This recipe promises a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

3-LAYER CARROT CAKE WITH LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



3-Layer Carrot Cake with Lemon Buttercream Frosting image

This is one of my all-time favorite carrot cake recipes. I inherited this recipe from a close friend about 12 years ago and it's still a favorite!

Provided by Roland G. Mandish

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 pound cooked carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups coarsely chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple, drained
1 cup corn oil
4 eggs
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
1 ¼ cups butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 ⅔ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter three 9-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with wax paper; grease wax paper with butter.
  • Combine cooked carrots, flour, white sugar, walnuts, pineapple, corn oil, eggs, cinnamon, baking soda, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Pour carrot mixture into a food processor, and blend, working in batches if necessary, until smooth. Divide batter among prepared cake pans.
  • Bake cakes in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1 1/4 cup butter, lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract together in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting is smooth.
  • Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate and spread with 1/4 of the frosting. Place a second cake layer on top of the first; spread 1/4 of the frosting on top. Place third cake layer on top; frost top and sides with remaining 1/2 of the frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 844.2 calories, Carbohydrate 99.9 g, Cholesterol 117.7 mg, Fat 47.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 492.1 mg, Sugar 77.5 g

THREE-LAYER CARROT CAKE



Three-Layer Carrot Cake image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for the pans
1 cup pecan halves
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger powder
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
4 large eggs
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons orange marmalade, plus more for topping (optional)
3 cups shredded carrots (about 3/4 pound carrots)
three 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Brush three 9-inch-round cake pans with vegetable oil and line the bottoms with parchment paper. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and bake until toasted, about 10 minutes. Let cool, then pulse in a food processor until very finely chopped.
  • Combine the pecans, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and granulated sugar in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk the vegetable oil, lemon zest, eggs and 1/2 cup marmalade. Stir in the carrots, then fold the carrot mixture into the flour mixture until just combined. Divide among the prepared pans and spread evenly (it won't look like a lot of batter, but the cakes will rise in the oven). Put 2 pans on the upper oven rack and the third pan on the lower rack. Bake until the cakes bounce back when touched and a toothpick comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes, switching the position of the pans halfway through. Transfer the pans to racks until cool enough to handle, then invert the cakes onto the racks to cool completely. Remove the parchment.
  • Make the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter in a bowl with a mixer until smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, vanilla and salt until smooth.
  • Put 1 cake layer on a platter. Spread with 1 tablespoon marmalade, then spread about 3/4 cup frosting over the marmalade. Top with another cake layer, marmalade and frosting. Spread the final cake layer with a thin layer of frosting. (This is the crumb coat; it doesn't have to be perfect.) Refrigerate 1 hour, then cover with the remaining frosting. Swirl some marmalade into the top of the cake. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Photograph by Con Poulos

LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Lemon Buttercream Frosting image

The secret to perfecting every dessert you make this season? This homemade lemon buttercream frosting. Layer cakes, cookies, cupcakes-you name it, chances are it's going to taste better with a little bit of this citrusy frosting on top. The best part is that it's super easy to make, and you only need four ingredients to get started. Just mix together butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice and grated lemon peel for an ultra-creamy, tart and tangy, best-you-ever-had lemon buttercream frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cups butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Beat butter, lemon peel and lemon juice in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Beat 2 to minutes longer or until light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

TRIPLE-LAYER CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Triple-Layer Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

An easy Triple-Layer Carrot Cake recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

Provided by Becky Guyton

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Raisin     Pecan     Carrot     Chill     Bon Appétit     Ohio     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cake
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups finely grated peeled carrots (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (about 1/2 ounce)
1/2 cup raisins
Frosting
4 cups powdered sugar
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Line bottom of pans with waxed paper. Lightly grease waxed paper. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and vegetable oil in bowl until combined. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg into sugar and oil mixture. Stir in carrots, chopped pecans and raisins.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans, dividing equally. Bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean and cakes begin to pull away from sides of pans, about 45 minutes. Cool in pans on racks 15 minutes. Turn out cakes onto racks and cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic and store at room temperature.)
  • For frosting:
  • Using electric mixer, beat all ingredients in medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
  • Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with another cake layer. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Using icing spatula, spread remaining frosting in decorative swirls over sides and top of cake. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover with cake dome and refrigerate.) Serve cake cold or at room temperature.

THREE-LAYERED CARROT CAKE



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My mom loved carrots so much she put them in various dishes at least five times a week when I was growing up. Her specialty was a homemade carrot cake that was requested for every special occasion. When I made this for her 70th birthday, she cried with each bite. -Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 large eggs, separated
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup sour cream
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, optional
2 cups finely shredded carrots (about 4 medium)
1 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice
8 to 8-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 8-in. square baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk orange juice and sour cream. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars and orange zest until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. If desired, beat in thyme. Add flour mixture alternately with orange juice mixture, beating well after each addition., With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Gently fold in shredded carrots and pecans., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, orange zest and juice until blended. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to reach desired consistency., Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 744 calories, Fat 35g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 104g carbohydrate (88g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

THREE-LAYER CARROT CAKE



Three-Layer Carrot Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted after measuring
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon ground Ceylon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups peanut oil
4 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups finely grated carrots
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped, not too finely
Frosting, recipe follows
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 2-inch pieces
24 ounces cream cheese, chilled
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lightly butter and flour the cake pans.
  • Put the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and cocoa in a mixing bowl, and whisk together to blend. Put the sugars in a large mixing bowl, and whisk in the peanut oil. Then whisk in the eggs, 1 at a time, followed by the vanilla. When fully blended, add the flour mixture all at once, and mix just until smooth. Stir in the grated carrots and the pecans. Divide the batter evenly between the 3 cake pans. Drop each pan sharply onto the counter from a height of about 6 inches to remove any air pockets. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the center springs back gently when touched. Remove from the oven and place on cooling racks until completely cooled; then unmold.
  • Place 1 of the cake layers, bottom side up, on a cake plate or pedestal. Spoon approximately 1/4 of the frosting onto the layer, and spread it over evenly. Place a second layer, bottom side down, on top of the first, and spread with an equal amount of frosting. Place the final layer, bottom side down, on top of the others and frost the top and sides with the remaining frosting. Store in a cool but not refrigerated area until ready to serve.
  • Place the butter in the mixing bowl of an electric mixer. Mix on medium speed just until the butter begins to become malleable, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cream cheese, in pieces, and mix until thoroughly blended. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla, and mix until blended. Increase mixer speed slightly, and continue mixing for 2 to 3 minutes, until the frosting becomes light and fluffy. Remove from the mixer, and fold in the pecans.

3-LAYER CARROT CAKE WITH LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



3-Layer Carrot Cake with Lemon Buttercream Frosting image

This is one of my all-time favorite carrot cake recipes. I inherited this recipe from a close friend about 12 years ago and it's still a favorite!

Provided by Roland G Mandish

Categories     Lemon Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 pound cooked carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups coarsely chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple, drained
1 cup corn oil
4 eggs
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
1 ¼ cups butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 ⅔ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter three 9-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with wax paper; grease wax paper with butter.
  • Combine cooked carrots, flour, white sugar, walnuts, pineapple, corn oil, eggs, cinnamon, baking soda, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Pour carrot mixture into a food processor, and blend, working in batches if necessary, until smooth. Divide batter among prepared cake pans.
  • Bake cakes in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1 1/4 cup butter, lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract together in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting is smooth.
  • Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate and spread with 1/4 of the frosting. Place a second cake layer on top of the first; spread 1/4 of the frosting on top. Place third cake layer on top; frost top and sides with remaining 1/2 of the frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 844.2 calories, Carbohydrate 99.9 g, Cholesterol 117.7 mg, Fat 47.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 492.1 mg, Sugar 77.5 g

CARROT CAKE WITH LEMON ICING



Carrot Cake With Lemon Icing image

A colleague at work bought this cake in for his birthday that his wife was kind enough to make. This is one of the best carrot cake recipes I've tried, so good I asked for the recipe!

Provided by Terese

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch salt
1 cup caster sugar
1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots (usually about 1 large carrot)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 eggs
3/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 cup icing sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon softened butter
3 -4 drops vanilla essence
lemon peel

Steps:

  • Sift flour, carb soda, mixed spice, ginger and salt into a bowl. Add sugar, carrot and nuts. Make a well add eggs, oil and vanilla.
  • Beat well with a wooden spoon until thoroughly mixed.
  • Pour into a well greased ring tin/cake tin. Bake in a moderate oven for approximately 45-50 minutes.
  • Cool for a few minutes before turning out onto a cake cooler. Set aside.
  • When cold, ice the top of the cake with lemon icing, sprinkle with slivers of lemon peel. This cake will keep fresh and moist for about 1 week.
  • TO MAKE THE LEMON ICING:.
  • Beat the icing sugar, lemon juice and softened butter well together. Add vanilla essence and if necessary adjust consistency with extra icing sugar or lemon juice.
  • Spread thickly onto cooled cake and top with lemon peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.1, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 47.8, Sodium 137.7, Carbohydrate 55.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 41.2, Protein 4.5

CARROT LOAF CAKE WITH TANGY LEMON GLAZE



Carrot Loaf Cake With Tangy Lemon Glaze image

This easy, breezy one-bowl loaf cake makes the perfect afternoon snack - and a perfect breakfast the next day, too. It's lightly spiced and nut- and fruit-free, but feel free to add about 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or dried fruit, if that's how you like your carrot cake. There is an optional bit of grated carrot in the lemony glaze, which doesn't lend that much flavor, but provides a lovely light orange hue. If grating carrot for the glaze seems fussy, you can certainly skip it.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories     breakfast, brunch, lunch, snack, cakes

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 (9-by-5-inch) loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup/180 milliliters neutral oil or mild olive oil, plus more for greasing the pan
1 cup/225 grams packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 cups/225 grams all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 packed cups peeled and grated carrots (about 6 ounces/165 grams, from 3 medium carrots)
1 lemon
1 cup/100 grams confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated carrot (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Heat the oven to 350 degrees and set a rack in the center. Oil a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and line it with a strip of parchment paper that hangs over the two long sides. Oil the paper, too.
  • Add the light brown sugar and eggs to a large bowl and whisk vigorously until pale in color, about 2 minutes. Add the oil, cinnamon, cardamom and salt. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
  • Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda, and whisk, starting slowly to incorporate the flour without spilling it, until well combined and smooth, switching to a rubber spatula if necessary. Fold in the grated carrots. The batter will be very thick.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan on the counter a few times to remove any big air bubbles.
  • Bake the cake until golden and puffed and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Set the pan on a rack to cool for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, use the parchment paper to lift the cake out of the pan and set on the rack over a baking sheet to cool completely.
  • When the cake is cool, make the glaze: Finely zest the lemon into a medium bowl. Juice the lemon, and set aside lemon juice. Add the confectioners' sugar and finely grated carrot (if using) to the bowl with the zest, along with 4 teaspoons of the lemon juice. Whisk vigorously until smooth. Add more lemon juice as needed to make a thick but pourable glaze. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set for a few minutes before slicing. Store the cake well wrapped at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.

CARROT LAYER CAKE



Carrot Layer Cake image

My sister gave me this recipe for what she calls "the ultimate carrot cake," and it really lives up to the name. When people taste it, they're bowled over by the tender, not-too-sweet cake and unexpected pecan filling. -Linda Van Holland, Innisfail, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CAKE:
1-1/4 cups canola oil
2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, room temperature
4 cups finely shredded carrots
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
3/4 cup butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Stir in cream; add butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Cool and set aside. , In a large bowl, beat oil and sugar until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with eggs, beating well after each addition. Stir in carrots, raisins and nuts. , Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar until smooth. Spread filling between layers. Frost sides and top of cake. Store in the refrigerator. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641 calories, Fat 41g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

TRIPLE-LAYER CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Triple-Layer Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting image

Simply the best carrot cake!! This is a once-a-year indulgence in our household, but it's worth every last crumb! The cake is so moist, and the frosting is wonderful! Rave reviews every time. From Bon Appetit, October 2004.

Provided by dmcpherr

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 Cake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups finely grated peeled carrots (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup pecan pieces
1/2 cup seedless raisin
4 cups powdered sugar
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For cake:.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F Lightly grease three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Line bottom of pans with waxed paper. Lightly grease waxed paper. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and vegetable oil in bowl until combined. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg into sugar and oil mixture. Stir in carrots, chopped pecans and raisins.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans, dividing equally. Bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean and cakes begin to pull away from sides of pans, about 45 minutes. Cool in pans on racks 15 minutes. Turn out cakes onto racks and cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic and store at room temperature.).
  • For frosting:.
  • Using electric mixer, beat all ingredients in medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
  • Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with another cake layer. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Using icing spatula, spread remaining frosting in decorative swirls over sides and top of cake. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover with cake dome and refrigerate.) Serve cake cold or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, gather all your ingredients and tools. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your carrot cake will taste. Look for carrots that are bright orange and firm, and use fresh lemon juice and zest for the frosting.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make your carrot cake tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined, and then stop.
  • Bake the Cakes Evenly: To ensure that your carrot cakes bake evenly, rotate the pans halfway through the baking time.
  • Let the Cakes Cool Completely: Before you frost the carrot cakes, let them cool completely. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Make the Frosting Ahead of Time: You can make the lemon buttercream frosting up to a day in advance. Just store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.

Conclusion:

This 3-layer carrot cake with lemon buttercream frosting is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful carrot cake layers and creamy, tangy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this carrot cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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