Best 6 A Very Moist Carrot Cake Recipes

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For those yearning for an exquisitely moist carrot cake that melts in your mouth, this article presents an exploration of delectable recipes. Whether you prefer a classic version or one with a delightful twist, we delve into the secrets of creating the ultimate moist carrot cake. From choosing the finest ingredients to mastering essential techniques, we guide you through the process of crafting a cake that's soft, flavorful, and irresistibly moist. So, prepare to indulge your sweet tooth as we unveil the best recipes for a moist carrot cake that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

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MOIST CARROT CAKE



Moist Carrot Cake image

This cake was made and brought to me at work. It is the moistest carrot cake I have ever had. Decorate with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Provided by KORIBEAR

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 eggs
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 ¾ cups shredded carrots
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
¾ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix sugar, oil, and eggs. Beat in flour mixture. Stir in shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, chopped nuts and flaked coconut. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.4 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 470.2 mg, Sugar 39.8 g

A VERY MOIST CARROT CAKE



A Very Moist Carrot Cake image

A very moist cake, no icing needed but goes well with nut icing.

Provided by Carla_P

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups grated carrots

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
  • Beat the oil and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the oil mixture before adding the next.
  • Stir flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl; beat into the wet mixture. Fold grated carrots through the batter, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.6 calories, Carbohydrate 80 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 43.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 341.4 mg, Sugar 51.5 g

BEST CARROT CAKE



Best Carrot Cake image

After a bite of this, you'll be on cloud nine. I love to bake this moist carrot cake recipe for friends and family. -Geri Frahm, Gretna, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups shredded carrots
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugars, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in the carrots, pineapple, raisins and walnuts. , Transfer to a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Fat 32g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

"JIFFY" EXTRA MOIST CARROT CAKE



Make and share this "Jiffy" Extra Moist Carrot Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package jiffy yellow cake mix
3 tablespoons vanilla instant pudding mix (dry)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup crushed pineapple
3/4 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix together the cake mix, pudding, nutmeg and cinnamon.
  • Add eggs, oil and water to this mixture.
  • Mix on medium speed for 1 minute.
  • Add the pineapple, carrots, pecans and coconut.
  • Blend well.
  • Pour into a greased 9 inch round cake pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

THE BEST CARROT CAKE YOU'LL EVER EAT RECIPE BY TASTY



The Best Carrot Cake You'll Ever Eat Recipe by Tasty image

Hand-grating carrots is a labor of love that gives this recipe the ultimate carrot flavor and delicate texture we love in our cake. Not to be outdone, the luscious cream cheese frosting has real vanilla bean to take this cake to the next level. This is the best carrot cake we have ever made.

Provided by Matt Ciampa

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
2 lb large carrot, peeled
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 ½ cups all purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 ¾ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 cups light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon McCormick® vanilla extract
1 cup vegetable oil
2 sticks butter, softened
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line the bottoms of 3 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and grease with nonstick spray.
  • Make the cake: Grate the carrots on the large holes of a box grater. You should have about 6 cups.
  • In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots and buttermilk and stir until the carrots are completely coated.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose and whole wheat flours, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, salt, baking soda, cloves, allspice and nutmeg.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer), combine the brown and granulated sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until the mixture drips from the whisk in ribbons, about 3 minutes.
  • With the mixer running on medium speed, slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil, scraping down the sides of the bowl halfway through, if necessary. Continue mixing until the mixture is fully emulsified, about 2 minutes.
  • Add ⅓ of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Add ½ of the carrot mixture and continue mixing on low speed until incorporated. Continue alternating adding the flour and carrot mixture. Remove the bowl from the mixer and use a flat rubber spatula to bring the batter together.
  • Evenly divide the batter between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let the cakes cool for about 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and let cool completely.
  • Make the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer), cream together the butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, salt, and vanilla bean seeds until creamy, about 1 minute. Add the powdered sugar and continue mixing until silky and smooth, about 4 minutes.
  • Assemble the cake: Dab a bit of frosting on a cake board and place a cake layer on top. Scoop 1 cup of frosting onto the cake. Repeat with the remaining 2 layers. Use the remaining frosting to coat the top of the cake completely, leaving the sides naked.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755 calories, Carbohydrate 107 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 74 grams

A DIFFERENT FLUFFY, LIGHT AND MOIST CARROT CAKE (VERY LOW FAT)



A Different Fluffy, Light and Moist Carrot Cake (Very Low Fat) image

I tried this recipe from a site and changed only one thing (I added 2 teaspoons cinnamon instead of the recommended 1 teaspoon orange extract) and it turned out very fluffy and moist. It also doesn't use butter or oil so its light and delicious. The frosting also doesn't use any butter so its light and delicious.

Provided by Pantheress

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
5 eggs, whites and yolks separated
1 cup sugar
1 lemon, juice and rind of, grated
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 pinch salt
12 ounces tender carrots, finely grated
3/4 cup cornstarch
4 ounces cream cheese
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 370 F (190c).
  • Grease a 9 inch pan.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff and then slowly pour in 1/2 cup of sugar, beating constantly.
  • In another bowl, beat the egg yolks and the remaining sugar then add lemon rind, lemon juice, salt and cinnamon, beating continuously.
  • Add in the carrots, corn starch and mix.
  • Add the egg whites to the mix slowly and small amounts at a time mixing continuously in a top to bottom rotating movement.
  • Pour the batter into the pan.
  • Level the surface with a spatula (do not pressure it though and move very lightly).
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean and cake is golden.
  • For frosting:.
  • Whip the whipping cream until it thickens.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and cheese until smooth.
  • Add in the whipped cream.
  • Frost cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.9, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 121.4, Sodium 103.8, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 23.2, Protein 4

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients are, the better your carrot cake will taste. If possible, use organic carrots and other fresh produce.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make your carrot cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a Bundt Pan: A Bundt pan is the traditional pan for carrot cake. It gives the cake a beautiful shape and allows for even baking.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before you frost the cake, let it cool completely. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Carrot cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed year-round. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just because you have a craving for something sweet, this recipe is sure to please. With its moist texture, sweet and spicy flavor, and cream cheese frosting, carrot cake is a classic for a reason. So next time you're in the mood for something special, give this recipe a try.

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