Best 4 Fantabulous Carrot Cake Recipes

Carrot cake is a unique and delicious dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a moist and flavorful cake that is often served with a cream cheese frosting. Carrot cake can be made with a variety of ingredients, including carrots, flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. It can also be made with nuts, raisins, and spices. Carrot cake is a popular choice for birthday parties, potlucks, and other special occasions. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make carrot cake recipe, look no further! This article will provide you with all of the information you need to make the perfect carrot cake.

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

THE FANTABULOUS WHOLE WHEAT CARROT CAKE

The Fantabulous Whole Wheat Carrot Cake image

This cake is pretty amazing. It's made without refined flour or sugar, but the taste and texture are sublime: it's not heavy at all. Besides that, there are plenty of carrots, nuts, and pineapple mixed in. Carrot cake is one of my favorites, and it's even better when I can actually feel good about eating it! :-) Frost with a cream cheese frosting (spreading apricot preserves between the two layers is good too). Prep time does not include grating carrots.

Provided by A Messy Cook

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups white whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 cup oil
3/4 cup honey
4 eggs
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup unsweetened crushed canned pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Combine dry ingredients.
Add oil, honey, and eggs; mix well.
Stir in remaining 3 ingredients.
Bake in two greased 9-inch cake layer pans for 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees.
Cool in pans several minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire rack.
You can also bake this in a 9x13 pan as a sheet cake -- just as good, and easier than frosting a layer cake!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 316, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 15.2, Protein 4.4

BEST CARROT CAKE EVER

Best Carrot Cake Ever image

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

Ingredients

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

PAT'S AWARD WINNING CARROT CAKE

Pat's Award Winning Carrot Cake image

You will enjoy this delicious and moist cake made with carrot baby food. I'm very proud to share this recipe with everyone because I won an award ribbon at our county fair. Decorate with cream cheese frosting and chopped pecans.

Provided by Patty

Categories Desserts Cakes Carrot Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
3 (4 ounce) jars carrot baby food
½ cup grated carrot
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the oil and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture just until combined. Stir in chopped pecans, carrot baby food, grated carrots, and coconut. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 37.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 555.5 mg, Sugar 37.5 g

THE BEST CARROT CAKE YOU'LL EVER EAT RECIPE BY TASTY

The Best Carrot Cake You'll Ever Eat Recipe by Tasty image

Hand-grating carrots is a labor of love that gives this recipe the ultimate carrot flavor and delicate texture we love in our cake. Not to be outdone, the luscious cream cheese frosting has real vanilla bean to take this cake to the next level. This is the best carrot cake we have ever made.

Provided by Matt Ciampa

Categories Bakery Goods

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
2 lb large carrot, peeled
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 ½ cups all purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 ¾ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 cups light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon McCormick® vanilla extract
1 cup vegetable oil
2 sticks butter, softened
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line the bottoms of 3 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and grease with nonstick spray.
Make the cake: Grate the carrots on the large holes of a box grater. You should have about 6 cups.
In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots and buttermilk and stir until the carrots are completely coated.
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose and whole wheat flours, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, salt, baking soda, cloves, allspice and nutmeg.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer), combine the brown and granulated sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until the mixture drips from the whisk in ribbons, about 3 minutes.
With the mixer running on medium speed, slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil, scraping down the sides of the bowl halfway through, if necessary. Continue mixing until the mixture is fully emulsified, about 2 minutes.
Add ⅓ of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Add ½ of the carrot mixture and continue mixing on low speed until incorporated. Continue alternating adding the flour and carrot mixture. Remove the bowl from the mixer and use a flat rubber spatula to bring the batter together.
Evenly divide the batter between the prepared cake pans.
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let the cakes cool for about 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and let cool completely.
Make the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer), cream together the butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, salt, and vanilla bean seeds until creamy, about 1 minute. Add the powdered sugar and continue mixing until silky and smooth, about 4 minutes.
Assemble the cake: Dab a bit of frosting on a cake board and place a cake layer on top. Scoop 1 cup of frosting onto the cake. Repeat with the remaining 2 layers. Use the remaining frosting to coat the top of the cake completely, leaving the sides naked.
Slice and serve.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755 calories, Carbohydrate 107 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 74 grams

Tips for Making the Best Carrot Cake:

Use Fresh Carrots: Freshly grated carrots provide the best flavor and texture. Choose carrots that are firm and have a deep orange color.
Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can result in a dense, dry cake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
Use Room Temperature Ingredients: This helps the ingredients blend together smoothly and evenly.
Don't Overbake the Cake: Check the cake for doneness a few minutes before the recommended baking time. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
Let the Cake Cool Completely: This allows the cake to set properly and makes it easier to frost.
Use a Cream Cheese Frosting: Cream cheese frosting is the classic choice for carrot cake. Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before beating it with the butter and sugar.
Add Some Optional Ingredients: For extra flavor, add some chopped walnuts, pecans, or raisins to the batter. You can also sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg on top of the cake before baking.

Conclusion:

Carrot cake is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and cream cheese frosting, it's sure to be a hit with everyone. Follow these tips to make the best carrot cake you've ever tasted!