Best 8 Carrot Walnut Bundt Cake With Lemon Cream Cheese Icing Recipes

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If you're searching for an exquisite carrot cake recipe that will be a masterpiece as well as a delightful taste experience, then look no further than this carrot walnut bundt cake with lemon cream cheese icing. Featuring a moist and flavorful carrot cake base studded with walnuts and topped with a tangy and creamy lemon cream cheese icing, this bundt cake is sure to become a favorite in your household. The combination of the sweet carrots, crunchy walnuts, and tangy lemon cream cheese makes for a flavor explosion that is sure to impress any dessert lover.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

CARROT BUNDT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE GLAZE



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This dessert makes a real show piece with its cream cheese glaze. Created for Ready, Set, Cook! (Number 6)

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 tablespoons lemons, zest of
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or pineapple, almond, or lemon)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped cashews
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons powdered milk
6 tablespoons water
2 cups icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or pineapple, almond, or lemon)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each
  • Add lemon zest, oil, extract and lemon juice
  • Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to wet mixture
  • Stir in carrots, raisins, and nuts
  • Pour into a bundt pan that has been greased well
  • Bake at 325 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean
  • Cool for 10 minutes, carefully remove from pan and pour on glaze while cake is still warm
  • For the glaze, in a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, icing sugar, cream of tar tar, powdered milk, water, and extract until smooth
  • Mixture should be quite thick
  • Pour over warm cake letting glaze drip down the sides
  • Cool to room temperature before serving

WALNUT CARROT BUNDT CAKE



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This carrot cake is surprisingly moist and very flavorful. It also has a nice texture and cut beautifully for serving to your guests. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1-2/3 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain yogurt
2-1/2 cups grated carrots
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla and lemon zest. Combine the flour, pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with yogurt, beating well after each addition. Stir in carrots and nuts., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Cool completely before frosting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 464mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CARROT BUNDT CAKE WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE



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Our Carrot Bundt Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is a delight from baking to the very last morsel!

Provided by Ruthie A Knudsen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
2 1/2 cup finely shredded carrots
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup canola or safflower oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
Cream Cheese Frosting:
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 8 ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2-3 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Finely grated lemon zest of one lemon

Steps:

  • Allow butter, eggs, cream cheese reach room temperature (set out in the morning)
  • Toast nuts: cook for 8 min, in skillet, over medium high on stove; stirring constantly and cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place oven rack in the center of the oven.
  • Generously coat bundt cake pan with butter; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan over medium low combine water and raisins; cook until soft and liquid evaporates.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
  • Using a standing mixer or hand mixer beat eggs for 1 minutes until frothy, gradually add sugar to the eggs and beat until the batter is thick and light colored (4 min).
  • Slowly add oil in a steady stream, add vanilla.
  • Add flour mixture 1 cup at a time mixing with each addition until moist.
  • Hand stir in the carrots, raisins, and nuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared bundt cake pan.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center removes clean.
  • Cool on wire rack in pan for 10 minutes, turn out, cool completely before frosting.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • Cream the butter and cream cheese till smooth, add powdered sugar, vanilla, lemon zest.
  • Add milk one tablespoon at a time until reaches a pourable but thick consistency.
  • Place cake on serving platter and slowly pour frosting around the top of the cake allowing to cascade down the fluted edges of cake.
  • (Frosting will set firm in approx 20 minutes)
  • Slice and Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742 calories, Carbohydrate 89 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 104 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 42 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 427 grams sodium, Sugar 67 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams unsaturated fat

CARROT CAKE WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups sugar, granulated
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground clove
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 cups canola oil
4 eggs
3 1/2 cups carrots, grated
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.;
  • In an electric mixer beat the cream cheese and butter on high until smooth. Then add confectioners' sugar. Continue to beat on high until the lumps have all dissolve. Finally, beat in vanilla extract and lemon juice on low speed until the frosting is completely mixed.;
  • In a large mixing bowl combine, sugar, flour, salt, spices, and baking soda. Add oil to the dry ingredients and mix well. Add eggs; beat in one at a time.
  • Once the batter is properly mixed, stir in carrots and walnuts. Pour the cake batter into a greased 9 by 13-inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 60 to 70 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Once cake has cooled, frost and sprinkle chopped walnuts on top as a garnish.

CARROT-WALNUT BUNDT CAKE WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE ICING



Carrot-Walnut Bundt Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing image

Categories     Cake     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Lemon     Walnut     Carrot     Winter     Birthday     Shower     Party     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup olive oil
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 3 large)
3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
Lemon Cream Cheese Icing

Steps:

  • Place rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter 12-cup nonstick Bundt pan. Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in medium bowl until well blended. Using electric mixer, beat sugar, oil and eggs in large bowl on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add flour mixture, beating just until blended. Fold in carrots and walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake cake until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack 1 hour.
  • Invert cake onto plate. Cool completely. Drizzle icing over top of cake, allowing icing to flow down sides. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)

CARROT BUNDT® CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING



Carrot Bundt® Cake with Cream Cheese Filling image

This is a wonderful filled Bundt® cake with the frosting inside! It is always a favorite at carry-in dinners and potlucks.

Provided by Donna

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Carrot Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup white sugar
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, beaten
3 cups shredded carrots

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Combine cream cheese, sugar, and egg in a bowl for filling, mixing until well blended. Set aside.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt for cake in a bowl. Add oil and eggs; mix until moistened. Fold in carrots. Reserve 2 cups of batter; pour remaining batter into the prepared pan. Pour cream cheese mixture over batter. Spoon reserved batter carefully over cream cheese mixture, spreading to cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from the pan. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 505.7 mg, Sugar 35.1 g

LEMON CREAM BUNDT® CAKE



Lemon Cream Bundt® Cake image

Amazing! A lemon Bundt® cake made moist and rich with cream cheese and a lemon juice glaze. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Provided by Connie Meacham Craig Barillas

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup shortening
1 ¼ cups white sugar
3 eggs
2 ¼ cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a large fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Blend cream cheese and shortening in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour, milk, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low speed just until thoroughly blended, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • While the cake is baking, mix sugar and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove the cake from the oven. Pour the lemon glaze over the hot cake, allowing it to run down the edges between the cake and the pan. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 63.1 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 395.3 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor and texture of your cake.
  • Make sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the cake, making it lighter and more tender.
  • Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the cake from curdling.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Carrot walnut bundt cake with lemon cream cheese icing is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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