Best 6 Easy Nova Scotia Carrot Cake Recipes

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Craving a delectable treat that strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and spices? Look no further than the classic Nova Scotia Carrot Cake. This beloved dessert is not only bursting with carrot flavor but also enriched with walnuts and raisins, giving it a delightful crunch and depth of flavor. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply seeking a homemade dessert to satisfy your cravings, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the steps to create a moist, flavorful carrot cake that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CARROT CAKE



Easy Carrot Cake image

This recipe makes a fabulous and moist carrot cake. Try it for Thanksgiving instead of or in addition to pumpkin pie.

Provided by AUTUMN/FALL

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
4 eggs
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 or 10 inch tube pan.
  • Combine the sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, soda, oil. With an electric mixer beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the carrots and the walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour 20 minutes. Note: this cake can be made in two 9 inch layer cake pans just change the baking time to 40 minutes.
  • To Make Frosting: With an electric mixer blend the cream cheese and cream. Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Frosting can be spread and a still warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.6 g, Cholesterol 65.6 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 312.7 mg, Sugar 52 g

EASY NOVA SCOTIA CARROT CAKE



Easy Nova Scotia Carrot Cake image

This recipe is a family favourite with just the right combinations of spices, a moist cake that is definitely a crowd pleaser. If you aren't an expert baker, this can all be done in one saucepan. This is one easy to make cake.

Provided by Sweet Heart

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 5x9 loafs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup carrot, shredded
1 cup raisins (optional)
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350F.
  • Grease and flour a 9x13" pyrex dish, or 2 5x9" loaf pans.
  • In a large saucepan combine carrots, raisins, butter, sugar, spices and water and bring to a boil on medium heat.
  • Cool and add all remaining dry ingredients.
  • Stir well and pour into prepared baking pan (s).
  • Bake at 350F for 1 hour, until cake test done.
  • If desired, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting and garnish with crushed pineaples and nuts.
  • Enjoy!

CARROT CAKE JAM



Carrot Cake Jam image

For a change of pace from berry jams, try this unique option. Spread on a bagel with cream cheese, it tastes almost as good as real carrot cake! -Rachelle Stratton, Rock Springs, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1-1/2 cups shredded carrots
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled ripe pears
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
6-1/2 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Place first 7 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until pears are tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into 8 hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

NOVA SCOTIA BLUEBERRY CREAM CAKE



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I went to a potluck and someone brought this dessert. A dense cake layer is topped with a rich blueberry and sour cream layer. This dessert is awesome! Serve with whipped cream and enjoy!

Provided by Paul

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Blueberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ cup butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups blueberries
2 cups sour cream
½ cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch springform pan.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, and baking powder. Mix in the butter by pinching between your fingers or using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Pat lightly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour blueberries over the top.
  • In another medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, 1/2 cup of sugar, egg yolks and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth. Pour over the blueberries.
  • Bake for 60 to 70 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is lightly browned. Cool, then run a knife around the edge of the pan. Remove the outer ring of the pan, and cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 104.2 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 172.5 mg, Sugar 26.1 g

PAULA'S EASY CARROT CAKE



Paula's Easy Carrot Cake image

This is the easiest cake ever. It tasted like you were in the kitchen for hours (you were, eating the cake). Enjoy.

Provided by paula giles

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 twelve x fourteen sheet cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups oil
2 cups sugar
4 eggs, beat well
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup chopped nuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2-1 cup butter
1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix all cake ingredients together with a spoon.
  • Pour in 12x14 sheet pan sprayed with Pam.
  • Bake at 350°F degrees for 35-40 minutes.
  • Mix icing ingredients together and spread on cooled cake.

CARROT CAKE



Carrot Cake image

Carrot Cake is one of those classic recipes that works so well for any celebration. The bright orange color offset by creamy white frosting makes Carrot Cake the star of any dessert tray. As the name implies, the shredded carrots give this easy Carrot Cake recipe its bright color, but the taste is subtle. Warm cinnamon and vanilla help create a swoon-worthy flavor as you bite into the moist, dense cake. One of the best parts of Carrot Cake is the famous sweet-and-tangy cream cheese frosting. Follow our homemade recipe, or save time, and substitute Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting instead.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded carrots (5 medium)
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 to 3 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
Nutmeg, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of one 13x9-inch pan or two 8-inch or 9-inch round 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, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the salt; beat on low speed 1 minute. Stir in carrots and nuts. 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.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable. Frost 13x9-inch cake or fill and frost round layers with frosting. Sprinkle nutmeg on frosted cake, if desired. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh carrots. Fresh carrots have a more vibrant flavor and color than store-bought carrots. If you can, buy organic carrots to avoid pesticides and herbicides.
  • Grate the carrots finely. This will help them blend into the cake batter more easily and give the cake a more uniform texture.
  • Use a combination of spices. The spices in this recipe (cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger) give the cake a warm, inviting flavor. Feel free to experiment with other spices, such as cardamom, allspice, or cloves.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes around 35-40 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Enjoy! Carrot cake is best served fresh, but it can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Nova Scotia carrot cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and packed with carrots, which make it a healthy choice as well. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice, you're sure to love this recipe. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!

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