Best 6 Grandmas Carrot Cake Recipes

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In the world of comforting desserts, "Grandma's Carrot Cake" stands as a beacon of nostalgia, warmth, and delightful flavors. This classic recipe, passed down through generations, evokes memories of family gatherings, celebrations, and the sweet aromas that filled the kitchen. It is a timeless treasure that combines the goodness of carrots, spices, nuts, and a rich cream cheese frosting, resulting in a moist, decadent cake that satisfies both the sweet tooth and the soul. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on the journey to recreate this beloved recipe is an experience that promises to bring joy, satisfaction, and a taste of cherished traditions.

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GRANDMA'S CARROT CAKE



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My grandma was very special to me. She had a big country kitchen that was full of wonderful aromas any time we visited. This was one of her prized cake recipes, and it continues to be a favorite from generation to generation. -Denise Strasz, Detroit, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups shredded carrots (about 6 medium)
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., Beat first 4 ingredients until well blended. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in carrots and walnuts., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack; cool completely., For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593 calories, Fat 35g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

GRANDMA'S CARROT CAKE



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This recipe has been a favorite in our family for three generations. Different from traditional carrot cakes, this cake is extremely moist and flavorful and is topped with a buttermilk glaze while still warm. Try it and I think you will agree that it is the best!! Be certain to reduce the baking temperature to 325 degrees F(165 degrees C) if using a glass baking pan.

Provided by heybejay

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Carrot Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups carrots, grated
1 cup flaked coconut
½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar and oil until blended. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture just until incorporated. Fold in the pineapple, carrots, coconut and walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. While still warm, poke holes in the cake with a fork.
  • For the glaze: In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, buttermilk and vanilla. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes. Pour glaze over warm cake, then allow to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.7 calories, Carbohydrate 78.5 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 323.7 mg, Sugar 59.1 g

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.

GRANDMA'S CARROT CAKE



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This is my grandmother's recipe. It's super moist and delicious. Frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting

Provided by Aubry177

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 Cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 cups carrots, grated
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup oil
3 eggs
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour cake pan to prevent sticking if you plan on serving cake out of the pan.
  • Combine dry ingredients then add remaining ingredients. Bake for 45 minutes. (oven times vary).
  • Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5625.2, Fat 311.9, SaturatedFat 40.6, Cholesterol 558, Sodium 2825.3, Carbohydrate 674.3, Fiber 27.7, Sugar 448.6, Protein 66.1

GRANDMAS CARROT CAKE



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my grandmother jake recently passed away and i told my dad that all i wanted of hers was her recipe for her carrot cake. it brings back so many great memeories, and to me it is truly the best carrot cake i have ever tasted.

Provided by mistylin 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 -3 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon buttermilk
4 1/3 ounces canned carrots
1/2 cup walnuts
1 cup real butter
1 (8 ounce) box cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 lb powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • drain the carrots and mash them in large bowl.
  • in a separate bowl mix the salt, allspice, cinnamon, wheat germ,baking soda, and flour.
  • in another bowl whip the eggs til smooth.
  • add the sugar and the vegetable oil and cream together.
  • add the flour mixture and the egg mixture to the carrots, whip til mixed well.
  • add the buttermilk and the walnuts and mix again.
  • bake at 350 degrees in a well oiled and floured cake pan for 50 minutes.
  • cool completely.
  • mix the softened butter, softened cream cheese, vanilla, sugar, and lemon.
  • frost the cake and enjoy.
  • ps. i have been known to add another box of cream cheese and another
  • stick of butter, more calories but oh so tasty.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 936.4, Fat 54.4, SaturatedFat 20.5, Cholesterol 158.4, Sodium 743, Carbohydrate 107.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 85.2, Protein 8.4

GRANNY'S CARROT CAKE



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Based on the American recipe with a few cheeky British twists. A traditionally rich, moist carrot cake with a cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Louise Walker

Time 1h45m

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 35

1 1/4 cups corn/sunflower oil
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup brown/muscavado sugar
2 cups plain flour
2 tsp cinnamon
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt
4 large eggs
1lb (450g) shredded carrots (fresher the better)
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup walnuts
1 cup raisins
1/2 carton orange juice
1 1/4 cups corn/sunflower oil
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup brown/muscavado sugar
2 cups plain flour
2 tsp cinnamon
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt
4 large eggs
1lb (450g) shredded carrots (fresher the better)
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup walnuts
1 cup raisins
1/2 carton orange juice
8 oz (230g) cream cheese
8 oz (230g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
8 oz (230g) icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
Mixed nut pieces and cinnamon to decorate

Steps:

  • Soak raisins in orange juice (good to do for an hour or so before making cake).
  • Turn oven on to 180 degrees (160 fan).
  • Add the oil and sugar to a mixer and blend.
  • Fold in the plain flour and baking powder using a sieve.
  • Add the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Mix.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each one is added.
  • Add the carrots, nuts and raisins, with 2 teaspoons of the orange juice marinade. Mix. The batter should be lumpy and not too thick. Have no fear if it looks quite liquidy!
  • Split mixture between 2 greased cake tins. The wider the diameter the quicker the cake will cook. For a deeper cake with a smaller diameter, extra cooking time will be required.
  • Bake at 180 degrees for 1 1/4 hours (best in a conventional non-fan oven). Use cake tester and return to oven for further 10 mins if necessary (tin dependent).
  • Allow cake to cool overnight before frosting.
  • To make the frosting: Cream the butter and vanilla essence in the mixer until no lumps remain. Gradually add the cream cheese and mix. Add the cream and mix. Fold in the icing sugar. Spread over both cakes and decorate the top half with nuts, raisins and a light dusting of cinnamon.

Tips:

  • Use fresh carrots: Fresh carrots add a moist texture and sweetness to the cake. If you don't have fresh carrots, you can use frozen or canned carrots, but make sure to thaw and drain them before using.
  • Grate the carrots finely: Finely grated carrots will distribute evenly throughout the cake batter. You can use a box grater or a food processor to grate the carrots.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a bundt pan: A bundt pan gives the carrot cake a classic fluted shape. If you don't have a bundt pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.

Conclusion:

Grandma's carrot cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting. With a few simple tips, you can make a carrot cake that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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