Best 7 Cinnamon Raisin Carrot Cake Recipes

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Cinnamon raisin carrot cake is a moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. It has a sweet and spicy flavor with a hint of orange zest. The raisins add a chewy texture and sweetness, while the carrots add moisture and a subtle earthy flavor. This cake is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover carrots and is a delicious treat that everyone will love.

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

CINNAMON RAISIN CARROT CAKE



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This cake is sugar free.

Provided by WilliamVuitton

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Carrot Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups granular sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup chopped raw walnuts
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded carrots
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat sucralose sweetener and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy; add oil and continue beating until well mixed. Beat flour, raisins, walnuts, and salt into egg mixture until thick. Beat in carrots. The batter will be thick. Stir in baking powder and baking soda into batter until evenly mixed. Pour batter into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 192.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

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 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

CARROT RAISIN CAKE



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Make and share this Carrot Raisin Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by _Pixie_

Categories     Dessert

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 3/4 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups ground or grated carrots (I put them in the food processor)
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup flaked hazelnuts
1 cup golden raisin
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup flaked hazelnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9" x 13" inch pan.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
  • Beat oil, eggs and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add the egg mixture to the flour and mix with wooden spoon until smooth.
  • Stir in carrots, coconut, 1 cup hazelnuts, raisins and pineapple.
  • Pour into pan and bake at 350F for about 45 minutes.
  • Sides should pull away from pan.
  • Don't worry if the center sinks a bit, it's OK.
  • Cool completely on a rack.
  • Using an electric mixer combine the butter and cream cheese until smooth and well mixed.
  • Add the confectioners sugar and 1/2 cup hazelnuts and beat until well mixed.
  • Spread icing over cooled cake.

CARROT RAISIN CAKE



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A creamy frosting with a touch of vanilla and orange juice tops this deliciously moist cake. The room quiets down whenever this scrumptious dessert is presented. -Ann Marie Vachon, London, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup raisins
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups grated carrots
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Toss raisins with 2 tablespoons flour; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. In another large bowl, combine the remaining flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in carrots and reserved raisins. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.; add orange juice and vanilla. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beating until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

UPSIDE-DOWN RAISIN CARROT CAKE



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This is an attractive and delicious combination of two excellent types of cake. I found this years ago in a magazine ad for raisins.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup raisins
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded carrot

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup of the juice.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet. Blend in brown sugar.
  • Arrange pineapple over brown sugar/butter mixture and top with 1/2 cup raisins.
  • Beat remaining 1/4 cup butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs, vanilla and carrots.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Beat 1/3 of the dry ingredients into the creamed butter and sugar.
  • Beat in half of reserved pineapple juice till blended.
  • Beat in another 1/3 of dry mixture, followed by remaining pineapple juice.
  • Beat in remaining third of dry ingredients.
  • Fold in remaining 1/2 cup raisins.
  • Pour batter over pineapple in ovenproof skillet.
  • Bake in 350 oven 40-45 minutes.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before inverting on serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.9, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 83.4, Sodium 364, Carbohydrate 75, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 50.1, Protein 5.2

CINNAMON & CARROT CAKE



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This is a moist and delicious carrot cake with a sweet frosting

Provided by geni90

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cake Mix
260g Muscovado Sugar
260ml Sunflower oil
4 Large eggs
4 medium carrots, grated
Zest of 1 large orange
260g self-raising flour
1 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp grated nutmeg.
Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting -
10 oz Icing Sugar
5 oz soft butter
6 tsp ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4/fan 160C and line a deep medium sized cake tin.
  • Add sugar into a large mixing bowl, oil and eggs. Lightly mix with a wooden spoon until mixed well.
  • Stir in the grated carrots, raisins/walnuts and orange zest.
  • Mix the flour, bicarbonate of soda and spices together, then sift into the bowl.
  • Lightly mix all the ingredients until evenly mixed - mixture will be soft and almost runny.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 40- 45 minutes
  • Cake is cooked when it is firm and springy when pressed and a skewer comes out clean. Leave the cake until it is cool throughout before adding the icing to the top.
  • For the Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting -
  • Mix soft butter and icing sugar together until soft and creamy, add cinnamon and lightly stir in.

Tips:

  • For a moist and flavorful cake, use fresh grated carrots. Grating your own carrots will give you more control over the texture and flavor of the cake.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dry cake.
  • Do not overcook the cake. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting to set properly and prevent it from melting.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon raisin carrot cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. The addition of carrots gives the cake a unique flavor and texture, while the cinnamon and raisins add a touch of sweetness and spice. Whether you are serving it for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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