Best 15 Best Carrot Cake Recipes

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Carrot cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed year-round. It is a perfect treat for parties, potlucks, and family gatherings. With so many different recipes available, finding the best carrot cake recipe can be a daunting task. This article aims to help you find the perfect carrot cake recipe for your next baking project. We will provide you with tips on how to choose the best recipe, as well as some of our favorite carrot cake recipes. Whether you are a novice baker or a seasoned pro, we are confident that you will find the perfect recipe in this article.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

BEST CARROT CAKE



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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.

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

THE BEST CARROT CAKE (IN THE WORLD)



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Was in a paper cutting my aunt gave me from an USA newspaper back in the 80's.. I have adapted it over the years to be yummier :) It is a very large cake that needs to be cooked in a roasting dish.. very moist and best iced with cream cheese frosting.

Provided by mortarandpestle

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups plain flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
2 cups caster sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups carrots, grated
240 g pineapple, crushed
240 g butter
240 g cream cheese
240 g icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180C (375F) and grease and line a large roasting dish.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda. Add salt.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl, add sugar and oil. Mix in carrot and pineapple until blended.
  • Incorporate sifted flour mix bit-by-bit and stir until just combined.
  • Bake in oven for 1 hour 1 hour 15 minutes or until cake starts shrinking from sides. Insert skewer, if it comes out clean then its cooked.
  • Rest cake in tin for 15 minutes and then turn onto wire cooling tray.
  • FROSTING.
  • Beat butter, vanilla and cream cheese together in a mixer.
  • Add icing sugar slowly until the frosting is a smooth consistancy.
  • Frost cake when cold.

THE BEST CARROT CAKE



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Our classic carrot cake is nicely spiced with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg and has toasted pecans both in the cake and on top. Plumped golden raisins and a full pound of carrots make it nice and moist while buttermilk lends tang and tenderness. Our homemade cream-cheese frosting has just the right amount of sweetness.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 1/2 cups pecans
1 pound carrots, peeled, coarsely grated
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Four 8-ounce blocks cream cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
4 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • For the cake: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Line the bottoms with parchment paper rounds and lightly coat the paper with spray.
  • Cover the raisins with very hot water and let sit until plump, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Toast the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet until fragrant and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, and then chop 1 cup of the pecans; reserve for the cake batter. Pulse the remaining 1/2 cup pecans in a food processor until very finely ground; reserve for garnish.
  • Combine the carrots and buttermilk in a medium bowl. Whisk the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Beat the eggs, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until pale and thick, about 4 minutes. Reduce the speed to medium-low and gradually stream in the oil. Add the dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with the carrot mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until smooth. Fold in the raisins and chopped pecans with a rubber spatula. Scrape the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake the cakes, rotating the pans halfway through, until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer the pans to a wire rack and let the cakes cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the sides of the cakes and invert onto the rack. Remove the parchment and let the cakes cool completely.
  • For the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Beat in the vanilla. Reduce the speed to low and gradually mix in the confectioner' sugar. Increase the speed to high and beat until the frosting until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • To assemble the cake: When the cakes are completely cool, trim the domes of each cake round with a large serrated knife so the tops are flat. Place one cake, cut-side down, on a platter. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the frosting evenly over top. Place the remaining cake, cut-side down, on top. Spread the top with another 1 1/2 cups of the frosting. Frost the sides of the cake with another 1 1/2 cups frosting and smooth out completely to make an even crumb coat (It's ok if some of the cake shows through. This is just a base layer.) Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the frosting set.
  • Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake, swirling decoratively if desired. Sprinkle with the finely ground pecans.

BEST EVER CARROT CAKE WITH BUTTERMILK GLAZE



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This really is an easy cake to make even with all the steps and ingredients. The key is to have all the ingredients ready to go. This is one of my husband's favorite cakes, he likes it warmed up. My grandkids even like this cake.

Provided by Cheryl Kaelin

Categories     Cakes

Time 17h

Number Of Ingredients 26

CAKE
2 c all- purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
3 large eggs
2 c sugar
3/4 c vegetable oil
3/4 c buttermilk
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 c grated carrot
1 can(s) (8-ounce) crushed pineapple, drained
3 1/2 oz flaked coconut
1 c chopped pecans or walnuts
BUTTERMILK GLAZE
1 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c buttermilk
1/2 c butter
1 Tbsp light corn syrup
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
3/4 c butter softened
11 oz cream cheese ( 1 8 ounce & 1 3 ounce package)
3 c sifted powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 Line 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with wax paper; lightly grease and flour wax paper. Set pans aside.
  • 2. Stir together first 4 ingredients. Beat eggs and next 4 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add flour mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Fold in carrot and next 3 ingredients. Pour batter into prepared cake pans
  • 3. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Drizzle Buttermilk Glaze evenly over layers; cool in pans on wire racks 15 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. Spread Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
  • 4. Buttermilk Glaze Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Boil, stirring often, 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla.
  • 5. Cream Cheese Frosting Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth.

1940'S BEST CARROT CAKE RECIPE



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From Jane at Just a Pinch Recipe Club: Again, going back to my vintage recipes that have been in my family for years, I spotted an old recipe from the 40's for carrot cake. It was titled THE BEST CARROT CAKE. Well, I figured it was now the 90's at the time and was sure someone probably had come up with a better recipe since then. I was wrong. To date, I have not tasted better carrot cake ever. It's easy and the outcome is amazing.

Provided by Raquel Grinnell

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups white sugar
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups carrots, grated
1 cup walnuts, chopped (pecans can be substituted)
12 ounces confectioners' sugar
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In large bowl, beat sugar and oil. Add eggs and beat well.
  • Sift together flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt into egg mixture; mix well; fold in carrots and nuts.
  • Place batter in greased 9x13 pan; bake for 45 minutes.
  • FROSTING: Beat together powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla, butter and milk; spread on cooled carrot cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.1, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 66.5, Sodium 411.7, Carbohydrate 66.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 50.7, Protein 5.6

BEST CARROT CAKE EVER



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A moist and flavorful recipe that makes a large quantity of cake. I have been hounded to make this cake time and time again.

Provided by Nan

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups grated carrots
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup raisins
4 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine grated carrots and brown sugar. Set aside for 60 minutes, then stir in raisins.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 10 inch cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until light. Gradually beat in the white sugar, oil and vanilla. Stir in the pineapple. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, stir into the wet mixture until absorbed. Finally stir in the carrot mixture and the walnuts. Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until cake tests done with a toothpick. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. When completely cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.4 calories, Carbohydrate 66.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 315.2 mg, Sugar 42.8 g

BEST EVER YUMMY CARROT CAKE!!!! (WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING)



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This is the best, most moist & flavorful carrot cake that I have ever eaten and it is definitely something everyone who tries it will remember! As with most of my recipes, they are bits & pieces from different places all put together to achieve (in my opinion) the perfect recipe. I make this as a 12", 4-layer cake to sell at my restaurant. You can easily half this recipe to make an 8", 3-layer cake or a regular 9 x 13 pan.

Provided by KirstenSU04

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 12, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 cups vegetable oil
6 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups shredded carrots
1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained (or 8oz can)
2 cups raisins
20 ounces cream cheese
5/8 cup butter, softened
7 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract (use the clear type if you want really white frosting)
red food coloring
yellow food coloring
green food coloring
powdered sugar, as needed to thicken the frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (If using a commercial convection oven, set it for 325 degrees on high fan).
  • FOR THE CAKE:.
  • Grease & flour four 12" round pans.
  • Whisk first six ingredients in a large bowl until combined(flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt & cinnamon).
  • In a separate smaller bowl, lightly beat oil, eggs & vanilla until combined.
  • Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture until just combined.
  • Carefully stir in the carrots, coconut, walnuts, pineapple & raisins until everything is evenly dispersed.
  • Pour the batter into your greased & floured pans.
  • Bake in the oven, turning half way through, until a toothpick comes out clean. When you lightly push on the cake it should spring back if it is done. (It takes about 25-30 minutes in a convection oven, but will probably take longer in a household oven).
  • Cool the cake on cooling racks until it is room temperature. I cool mine in the fridge to speed things up -- but either way will work.
  • FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:.
  • While the cake is baking & cooling you can make your frosting.
  • Beat cream cheese & softened butter in your mixer until it is light & fluffy.
  • With your mixer on low, slowly add the powdered sugar a little at a time so it doesn't fly out everywhere.
  • Continue beating until the frosting is smooth.
  • Add the vanilla to the frosting & continue to mix until combined.
  • This frosting should be a thick fluffy consistency so you can spread it easily but it won't run.
  • If you want a thinner frosting add less powdered sugar, if you want it thicker add more powdered sugar.
  • TO ASSEMBLE CAKE:.
  • When the cakes are cool, put a dollop of frosting on each one & spread around so there is an evenly covered layer (about 1/4" - 1/2" thick).
  • If you put too much frosting it will squish out from the weight of the stacked cakes.
  • Spread the remainder of the frosting on the sides of the cake.
  • FOR THE CARROT DECORATIONS:.
  • Take two small bowls of frosting.
  • To one add green food coloring until you get a nice "carrot stem green" color.
  • To the other bowl add red + yellow food coloring to make a nice "carrot orange" color.
  • Add extra powdered sugar to each to make the frosting very thick. Then use a pastry bag to pipe little carrots with green stems on the top of the cake.
  • You can use a zip-top bag with a tiny hole cut in the corner to pipe out the frosting carrots if you don't have a pastry bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1119.4, Fat 56.2, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 137.4, Sodium 911.1, Carbohydrate 149.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 116.7, Protein 10.6

BEST GLUTEN-FREE CARROT CAKE



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A moist, delicious carrot cake with a lower sugar, lower fat, tangy cream cheese frosting. You can't tell it's gluten-free or lower fat/lower sugar.

Provided by Love to eat but no wheat

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h18m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
12 ounces shredded carrots
2 extra large eggs
½ cup white sugar
½ cup granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
½ cup canola oil
¼ cup applesauce
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 (12 fluid ounce) can crushed pineapple, partially drained
1 cup gluten-free flour (such as Tom Sawyer™)
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
½ cup granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon buttery spread (such as Smart Balance®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Place shredded carrots in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook in the microwave until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Combine eggs, white sugar, and 1/2 cup sucralose sweetener in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until thick and creamy. Add canola oil, applesauce, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; beat until well blended.
  • Fold carrots and pineapple into the bowl until well mixed. Add flour and xanthan gum; mix batter until no floury streaks remain. Scrape batter into the prepared pan using a rubber spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, at least 20 minutes.
  • Combine Neufchatel cheese, confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup sucralose sweetener, cream cheese, and buttery spread in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until frosting is light and fluffy.
  • Spread frosting over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 86.9 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 616 mg, Sugar 33.9 g

THE BEST CARROT CAKE YOU'LL EVER HAVE



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Very moist and delicious. Every time I bring this to a gathering, people always ask for the recipe.

Provided by YungB

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 cups grated carrots
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup raisins
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine grated carrots and brown sugar. Set aside for 60 minutes, then stir in raisins.
  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease and flour two 10 inch cake pans.
  • In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until light. Gradually beat in the white sugar, oil and vanilla. Stir in the pineapple.
  • Stir the flour combination above into the wet mixture only until absorbed.
  • Finally stir in the carrot mixture and the walnuts. Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until cake tests done with a toothpick. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. When completely cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Mix in the vanilla, then gradually stir in the confectioner's sugar. Store in the refrigerator after use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1229.6, Fat 61.4, SaturatedFat 22.7, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 924.2, Carbohydrate 162.4, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 115.5, Protein 13.1

BEST EVER CARROT CAKE



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My family loves my carrot cake. I make them for Thanksgiving. It is so easy to make a carrot cake. It is so delicious and sweet and tasty.

Provided by Lisa Johnson

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 eggs
1 1/2 c vegetable oil
2 c sugar
2 c plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
3 c carrots, shredded
1 c chopped pecans
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 stick butter or margarine, softened
1 16 oz. 4 x powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Blend together eggs and oil. Sift sugar and other dry ingredients together. Add to egg mixture, mixing well. Add carrots and pecans. Blend well. Pour mixture into 2 (9") cake pans which have been greased and floured. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes. If a 12"x8"x2" pan is used, bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Cream together cream cheese and butter. Add sugar, vanilla and mixing well. Frost between layers, top and sides.

EDDIE MERLOT'S "WORLD BEST" CARROT CAKE RECIPE



Eddie Merlot's

Provided by cacelias

Number Of Ingredients 21

Cream Cheese Frosting:
1/2 1/2 1/2 lb Golden Raisins
3/4 3/4 3/4 lb Pineapple Tidbits, canned, drained
1/2 1/2 1/2 cup walnut pieces
1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 lbs carrots, washed
1 1 1 pond canola oil
1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 lbs sugar
3/4 3/4 3/4 lb whole eggs (7 eggs)
4 4 4 t salt
4 4 4 t ground cinnamon
2 2 2 t baking soda
3 3 3 t baking powder
1 1 1 lb flour
3/4 3/4 3/4 t ground allspice
3/4 3/4 3/4 t ground cloves
6 6 6 cups Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe below)
1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 lbs Powdered Sugar
10 10 10 ounces Cream Cheese, room temperature
5 5 5 ounces unsalted Butter, room temperature
1 1 1 t vanilla extract
Pinch Pinch Kosher Salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cover raisins with very hot water and soak for 30 minutes, drain completely and set aside. Squeeze all the moisture from the pineapple tidbits. In a food processor, chop the pineapple, walnuts, and carrots into 1/8" pieces and set aside. Weigh out and measure all other ingredients and have ready. Using a stand mixer, with a paddle attachment, alternately add oil and sugar together. Mix at low speed until sugar is dissolved. Add the eggs in three separate batches until completely incorporated. With the mixer still running, add all of the dry ingredients and mix, scraping the bowl down frequently. Fold in the pineapple, carrots, raisins, and walnuts. Spray 2 half sheet pans with non-stick spray, line with parchment paper, and spray again. Pour half of the batter into each pan. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature. Trim the edges of the cake and cut each in half to achieve 4 equal pieces. Spread 1 1/2 cups of frosting on the first layer of the cake and top with another layer. Repeat this step for the third and fourth layers using 1 1/2 cups of frosting between each layer.

BEST CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING



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This is my mother-in-law's recipe. It is made in one 9-inch round cake pan. I think it's the best carrot cake I've ever had.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2/3 cup milk
3 medium carrots, grated
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup nuts, finely chopped
2 tablespoons light brown sugar

Steps:

  • For cake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Dust with flour.
  • In bowl, mix together flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time.
  • Beat flour mixture and milk into butter mixture.
  • Stir in carrots and nuts.
  • Pour into pan.
  • Bake cake for 40 minutes.
  • Let cake cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.
  • For icing, beat butter and cream cheese.
  • Beat in vanilla.
  • Beat in sugar.
  • Mix topping ingredients in separate bowl.
  • Spread icing on cake when it is completely cooled.
  • Sprinkle nut mixture on top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 785.8, Fat 41.4, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 168.9, Sodium 491.2, Carbohydrate 97.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 67, Protein 10.1

THE BEST CARROT CAKE YOU'LL EVER EAT



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Categories     Cake     Egg     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 8 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 1/4 c flour(allpurpose)
3 cups gran. sugar/or equal amount of baking splenda
1/2 t.salt
1TBLs.baking soda
1 tbls ground cinnamon
1 1/4 c safflower oil
4 lg. eggs (beat lightly)
1 1/2 tbls. vanilla
1 1/2 crushed walnuts
1 3/4 c shredded coconut
1 1/2 c pureed (cooked)carrots
1 cup well drained pineapple(crushed).for cream cheese frosting-16 oz cream cheese
10 tbls.sweet butter room temp
6 cups confect.sugar
2 t.vanilla
lemon juice 1/2 if desireable.

Steps:

  • pre-heat oven 350,grease 2 deep 9 in. cake pans,mix all dry ingredients in bowl,add eggs,oil,vanilla.fold in nuts,coconuts,carrots and pineapple.pour batter in greased pans bake for approx.1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean when tested in middle of cake.col cake for several hours in pans.when cool remove cakes from pans and cut with large knife or string right through middle of each layer so you will have 4 layers of cake to work with.put aside and mix together ingredients for cream cheese frosting (above),put one layer of cake on serving plate and ice,then add next layer on top and ice,do this with all layers and then ice rest of cake(sides)if you have cake decorating gun you can make little carrots(use red food coloring) out of icing for a great presentation.enjoy!!!!

MY BEST CARROT CAKE



My Best Carrot Cake image

Carrot cake is a family favorite. However, each recipe I ever used lacked "something". So after researching and trying so many, I finally decided to come up with what I thought would be good. My family and friends all said it was the best they ever tasted! So this is my recipe, developed May 2013, by me!

Provided by Sharon P

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 1/2 c flour
2 c sugar
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground cloves
4 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/3 c oil
4 c shredded carrots, lightly packed
3/4 c crushed pineapple, well drained
3/4 c chopped pecans
1 c flaked coconut
FROSTING:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
2 stick butter, not margarine
2 lb powdered suger
1 Tbsp powdered vanilla, if available (this will not thin your frosting)
TOPPING:
1 c finely chopped pecans
1 c coconut, toasted or not.

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all dry ingredients together.
  • 2. Add in beaten eggs & oil. Mix until well blended. Add carrots, pineapple, pecans & coconut. Mix well, but never fast.
  • 3. Pour into 2 10" prepared cake pans. Bake at 350, for 20 mins. Then finish baking at 325, about 30 more mins. or more, until done. Test for doneness.
  • 4. Cool on racks, then remove from pans while slightly warm. Finish cooling, or pop into freezer until cold and ready to frost.
  • 5. For frosting: Put cream cheese & butter into mixer, mix until well blended. Add powdered sugar a scoop at a time, on low speed. Then add vanilla. Raise speed, until well blended. Frost cakes when cakes are very cool/cold.
  • 6. For topping: Mix coconut and pecans together. Cover sides with mixture, and top, if not decorating.
  • 7. Refrigerate until 20 minutes before serving. Refrigerate any remaining cake. This makes a very large cake and recipe can be cut in half. ENJOY!

Tips:

- **Use fresh, high-quality carrots.** This will give your carrot cake the best flavor and texture. - **Grate the carrots finely.** This will help them distribute evenly throughout the cake batter. - **Don't overmix the batter.** Overmixing can make the cake tough. - **Bake the cake at a moderate temperature.** This will help prevent the cake from drying out. - **Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.** This will help the frosting set properly. - **Use a cream cheese frosting.** This is the classic frosting for carrot cake, and it's delicious! - **Garnish the cake with chopped walnuts or pecans.** This will add a nice finishing touch.

Conclusion:

Carrot cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and delicious. With these tips, you can make the best carrot cake you've ever tasted. So what are you waiting for? Start baking!

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