Best 8 Dianes Applecarrot Cake With Cream Cheese Recipes

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"Diane's Apple-Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting" is a delectable treat that combines the flavors of sweet apples, carrots, and a tangy cream cheese frosting. This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to potlucks. With its easy-to-follow instructions and delicious results, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

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 CAKE WITH MAPLE-CREAM CHEESE ICING



Carrot Cake with Maple-Cream Cheese Icing image

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Carrot     Fall     Maple Syrup     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cake
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups canola oil
4 large eggs
3 cups grated peeled carrots
1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger
Icing
10 ounces cream cheese (such as Philadelphia), room temperature
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
12 walnut halves (for garnish)

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter two 9-inch-diameter cake pans. Line bottom of pans with waxed paper. Butter and flour paper; tap out excess flour. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in medium bowl to blend. Whisk sugar and oil in large bowl until well blended. Whisk in eggs 1 at a time. Add flour mixture and stir until blended. Stir in carrots, walnuts and ginger. Divide batter between prepared pans.
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool cakes in pans 15 minutes. Turn out onto racks. Peel off waxed paper; cool cakes completely.
  • For icing:
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and beat at low speed until well blended. Beat in maple syrup. Chill until just firm enough to spread, 30 minutes.
  • Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread with 3/4 cup icing. Top with second layer. Spread remaining icing over entire cake. Arrange walnut halves around top edge. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; chill. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.)

COCONUT CARROT CAKE



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You can't really go wrong with carrot cake, and this deluxe recipe is no exception. Packed with shredded carrots, juicy pineapple, coconut flakes and chopped nuts, it's truly loaded. To take it over the top, this carrot cake with coconut is generously topped with a homemade cream cheese frosting that has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. It's a good thing this cake serves 12, because there's no doubt everyone will be back for seconds!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups Gold Medal™ white whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded carrots (5 medium)
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, drained (1/2 cup)
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, finely chopped
1/2 cup coconut
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 to 3 teaspoons milk
4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan or 2 (8- or 9-inch) round cake pans with shortening; lightly flour.
  • In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed about 30 seconds or until blended. Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, vanilla and salt; beat on medium speed 1 minute. Stir in carrots, pineapple, nuts and coconut (batter will be thick). Pour into pan(s).
  • Bake 13x9-inch pan 40 to 45 minutes, round pans 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool rectangle in pan on cooling rack. Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make Cream Cheese Frosting. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and milk with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until smooth and spreadable.
  • Frost 13x9-inch cake or fill and frost round layers with frosting. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

GRANDMA'S APPLE CARROT CAKE



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Rich, moist and cinnamony, this old-fashioned cake recipe was handed down from our beloved Grandma Kelly. It's a perfect way to use up a few carrots and an apple...and it's ideal for smaller families, since it yields fewer servings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups finely shredded carrots
1 cup shredded peeled apple
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, oil and sugars until smooth. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture just until combined. Stir in carrots and apple., Spoon into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DIANE'S CARROT CAKE AND CREAM CHEESE/ RUM ICING



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I got this recipe over a decade ago from Diane. We worked together and she brought this into the office. Everyone loved it!

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, soft
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon rum
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon orange rind, grated
2 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter (or shortening)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups carrots, grated
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup raisins, floured (optional)

Steps:

  • To make the cake, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a sifter place together the flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
  • In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Add 2 unbeaten eggs to the creamed butter and sugar and mix.
  • Add the orange peel and carrots to the cream mix.
  • Now sift the ingredients in the sifter into the cream mix and fold it inches.
  • Mix in nuts and raisins if desired.
  • If you need to add some liquid to the mixture, use some water or milk, about 1/4 cup.
  • Grease a 9" loaf pan and place waxed paper on the bottom and bake for 40 minutes uncovered and another 30 minutes with foil on top.
  • Test doneness with toothpick to see if it comes out clean when inserted in the middle of the cake. It may need more time.
  • While the cake is baking, make the icing by blending all the icing ingredients in a bowl.
  • Ice the cake after it cools on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 896.7, Fat 46, SaturatedFat 28.3, Cholesterol 193.4, Sodium 996.5, Carbohydrate 115.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 87.9, Protein 8.8

DIANE'S CARROT CAKE



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When I had my third child at 42, nurse and long time friend Diane brought in this scrumpdelicious cake for hubby and 2 teens since I would be spending a week in hospital BUT she made the mistake of leaving it with me!! Need I say more, I raved about her cake and passed out her recipe to her fellow co-workers and sent half a pan home for the gang! Then made my husband promise to bring me up another piece or two MMMMMMMMMMMM

Provided by karen in tbay

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 1 pan 9x13

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups oil
4 beaten eggs
2 cups grated carrots
1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1/4 cup margarine
8 ounces cream cheese
2 cups icing sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  • Add the sugar and mix in.
  • Then add the oil and beaten eggs and mix.
  • Add and mix in the carrots and pineapple.
  • Pour into 9x13 glass pan.
  • Bake 30 mins at 325F.
  • Bake further and check at 5 min intervals until done.
  • Insert knife in centre to check for doneness.
  • (Diane cooked hers 40 mins)- variations in ovens and other baking pans will determine your own time.
  • For icing beat marg, cream chz, icing sugar,vanilla and salt together until creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8136.5, Fat 475, SaturatedFat 106.8, Cholesterol 1095.5, Sodium 6742.2, Carbohydrate 926.3, Fiber 17.3, Sugar 705.8, Protein 72.4

CARROT-ORANGE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Carrot-Orange Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Cream Cheese     Orange     Raisin     Carrot     Fall     Birthday     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 22

Cake
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups finely grated peeled carrots
1 cup raisins
Frosting:
2 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
6 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
5 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly butter 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Line bottom with waxed paper; butter paper. Using electric mixer, beat oil and both sugars in large bowl until well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange juice and peel. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt into large bowl; add to sugar mixture and beat to blend. Stir in carrots and raisins.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Transfer pan to rack. Cool cake 15 minutes. Turn cake out onto rack. Remove waxed paper and cool. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic and store at room temperature.)
  • For Frosting:
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until light. Beat in orange juice and 2 teaspoons orange peel. Add sugar; beat until smooth. Refrigerate until thick enough to spread, about 30 minutes.
  • Using serrated knife, cut cake horizontally into 2 equal layers. Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread with 1 1/2 cups frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Using icing spatula, spread remaining frosting in thick decorative swirls over top and side of cake. (Carrot cake can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover with cake dome and refrigerate.) Serve cake cold or at room temperature.

DIANE'S APPLE/CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE



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i wanted sometin special for the 50th birthday party my hubby gave me....this was the cake i made....very good.......

Provided by Diane Eldridge @Dianeintn

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 stick(s) real butter,room temp
2/3 cup(s) white sugar
2/3 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup(s) heavy cream
6 large eggs
2 1/2 +1/4 cup(s) flour
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1 tablespoon(s) cinnamon
1 teaspoon(s) nutmeg
1 teaspoon(s) allspice
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon(s) vanilla extract
2 cup(s) grated apples[use whatever kind u want but make sure to use at least 2 different kinds]
2 cup(s) grated carrots
1/2 cup(s) dark raisins
1 1/2 cup(s) walnut pieces

Steps:

  • put both sticks of butter in lg bowl...whip well using hand mixer...add both sugars mix well sit aside
  • mix cream eggs[add 1 at a time mix well]stir and vanilla in small bowl sit aside
  • mix all[except for 1/4 c flour] dry ingredients set aside
  • add that 1/4 c flour to carrots toss well sit aside
  • add cream/egg mix to butter....add flour mix to this
  • add apples,mix well add carrots mix well add rasins and walnuts fold in let sit sit bout 20 min before puttin into pans
  • preheat oven to 350 spray 3 round cake pan with non stick spray
  • after batter has sat 20 min stir well[makin sure no apples or carrots are sittin at bottom of bowl] then divid into the 3 pans
  • bake for 75 min[start checkin at bout 65 min with toothpick] when done remove from oven cool in pans for 10 min then remove from pans and cool on
  • FROSTING......1 24 OZ TUB LIGHT COOL WHIP,2 8 OZ PKG LIGHT CREAM CHEESE,1 t VANILLA mix all toghether in med bowl
  • once cake cool frost each layerarrange on servin plate as u please and enjoy!!!!!!!!!

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Properly Measure Ingredients: Use measuring cups and spoons to accurately measure ingredients. Incorrect measurements can affect the texture and flavor of your cake.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your cake the best flavor and texture. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Bake the Cake at the Right Temperature: The oven temperature should be accurate to ensure that the cake bakes evenly. Use an oven thermometer to check the temperature before baking.
  • Don't Open the Oven Door During Baking: Opening the oven door during baking can cause the cake to fall. Wait until the cake is almost done before checking on it.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
  • Decorate the Cake to Your Liking: Be creative and decorate the cake with your favorite toppings. You can use frosting, sprinkles, chopped nuts, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Baking a delicious apple carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is a delightful and rewarding experience. Following the tips mentioned above, you can create a moist, flavorful cake that will impress your family and friends. Remember to use fresh ingredients, measure accurately, and bake the cake at the right temperature. With a little practice, you'll be able to bake perfect apple carrot cakes every time.

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