Best 5 Best Ever Yummy Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Carrot cake is a classic dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It's moist, flavorful, and easy to make, making it a great choice for any occasion. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the carrot cake, adding a sweet and tangy flavor that takes it to the next level. If you're looking for the best carrot cake recipe with cream cheese frosting, you've come to the right place. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the best carrot cake you've ever tasted.

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AWESOME CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This straightforward recipe delivers moist, dense, and delicious carrot cake with pineapple under a cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Tracy Kirk

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cream Cheese

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups grated carrots
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
¾ cup chopped pecans
3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese
½ cup butter, softened
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine grated carrots, flour, white sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in eggs, oil, 1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, pineapple and 3/4 cup chopped pecans. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, Neufchatel cheese, 1/2 cup butter or margarine and 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla. Beat until smooth, then stir in 1 cup chopped pecans. Spread on cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 48.3 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 259.8 mg, Sugar 36.3 g

BEST CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This is by far the best carrot cake recipe I've ever had. You can substitute the pecans for walnuts if you prefer. Both are tasty. This recipe is also very easy because you don't have to worry too much about sifting the dry ingredients and making the batter perfectly smooth.

Provided by HocoRuco

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
8 ounces cream cheese
1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • First prepare the cake.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine all cake ingredients (brown sugar, oil, eggs, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, carrots and pecans) in a large bowl.
  • Pour batter into a 13x9 inch cake pan or two 8 inch round cake pans that have been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes (if using 13x9) or until toothpick comes out clean but cake is still moist.
  • Allow cake to cool and prepare cream cheese frosting.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter and vanilla.
  • Cover cooled cake with frosting, slice and serve.
  • You may want to keep it in the fridge if you aren't going to be eating it right away because of the cream cheese in the frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 926.1, Fat 51.2, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 111.6, Sodium 502.8, Carbohydrate 113.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 89.8, Protein 7.4

THE BEST EVER CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This carrot cake recipe truly is the BEST carrot cake I've ever had and converted me into becoming a carrot cake lover! So supremely moist, fluffy and delicious. Add or omit mix-ins to suit your preference, but this cake has pineapple and pecans which give it ample flavor.

Provided by Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Categories     Cakes/Cupcakes     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 22

8 ounces (One 8-ounce can) crushed pineapple (drained)
4 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup vegetable or canola oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 th tsp ground cloves
1 cup chopped pecans (may substitute walnuts)
2 cups shredded carrots
If you want raisins, add 3/4 - 1 cup of raisins, optional
FOR THE FROSTING:
8 ounces (One 8-ounce pkg) cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup butter (softened)
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 Tbsp orange juice
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 - 3½ cups powdered sugar
Additional chopped pecans for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Liberally grease a 9x13" rectangular baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the pineapple and eggs until combined. Whisk in the sugars, oil, and vanilla, followed by the dry ingredients until a cohesive batter comes together. Fold in the pecans, carrots, and raisins (if using) until combined.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with moist, not wet, crumbs. Cool completely.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until combined and fluffy, about 1 minute. Beat in the orange juice and gradually add in the powdered sugar, about one cup at a time, until mixture is light and fluffy, streaming in the heavy cream as needed.
  • Spread the frosting evenly over the cake and sprinkle with remaining chopped pecans, if using. Store covered in the fridge.

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

OLD-FASHIONED CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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A pleasingly moist cake, this treat is the one I requested that my mom make each year for my birthday. It's dotted with sweet carrots and a hint of cinnamon. The fluffy buttery frosting is scrumptious with chopped walnuts stirred in. One piece of this homemade carrot cake is never enough-better than all the other carrot cakes recipes I've tried!-Kim Orr, West Grove, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups grated carrots
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Orange and green food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and oil. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; beat into egg mixture. Stir in carrots., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in another large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. Reserve 1/2 cup frosting for decorating if desired. If desired, stir walnuts into remaining frosting. , Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. If decorating the cake, tint 1/4 cup reserved frosting orange and 1/4 cup green. Cut a small hole in the corner of pastry or plastic bag; insert #7 round pastry tip. Fill the bag with orange frosting. Pipe twelve carrots on top of cake, so each slice will have a carrot. Using #67 leaf pastry tip and the green frosting, pipe a leaf at the top of each carrot. , Store cake in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 28g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh carrots for the best flavor and texture.
  • Grate the carrots finely so that they blend well into the batter.
  • Be sure to measure the flour correctly - too much flour will make the cake dry and dense.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy - this will help to incorporate air into the batter and make the cake light and airy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients gradually, alternating with the milk and beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Do not overmix the batter - overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven - this will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it - this will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a cream cheese frosting that is not too sweet - this will help to balance out the sweetness of the cake.

Conclusion:

Carrot cake is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful texture and its sweet and tangy frosting, carrot cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give carrot cake a try - you won't be disappointed!

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