Best 6 Lizs Famous Carrot Cake Recipes

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LIZ'S FAMOUS CARROT CAKE



Liz's Famous Carrot Cake image

My wife got this carrot cake recipe from Bride and Groom Forever cookbook. I love two kinds of cakes - anything chocolate, and carrot cake. This is by far the best carrot cake I've ever had. Using carrot baby food sounds weird, but it tastes amazing! I don't like when carrot cakes have too much spice in them, and this one has just the right amount. People who say they hate carrot cake even love this one! Delicious!

Provided by Chef Art

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups flour
2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons salt
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups corn oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups grated carrots
8 ounces carrot puree (baby food)
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
12 ounces cream cheese, at room temp
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temp
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 deg. Spray two 9-inch cake pans with cooking spray.
  • To make the cake:.
  • Sift together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachement.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, vanilla and add to the dry ingredients. Beat on low speed for 1 minute. Add the grated carrot, carrot puree, and coconut and mix until just incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into the pans and bake until a knife inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Do not overcook. Transfer the pans to a wire rack and let cool completely.
  • To make the icing:.
  • Sift the powdered sugar into a medium bowl and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together at medium speed the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and salt, scraping down the sides of the bowl at lease once, until the mixture is smooth with no lumps, 1-2 minutes.
  • Slowly add the powdered sugar and beat until light, fluffy, and well blended, scraping down the sides of the bowl halfway through.
  • To assemble, place 1 cake flat-side up, on a platter. spread part of the icing over the top of the cake. top with the second cake, flat-side up, and spread the remaining icing over the top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1349, Fat 73.2, SaturatedFat 25.4, Cholesterol 183, Sodium 1325.8, Carbohydrate 165.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 125.7, Protein 11.8

SAM'S FAMOUS CARROT CAKE



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My Grandfather (Sam) was famous for this cake. Everyone who knew him, knows of his famous carrot cake. He would always have some available for anyone who wanted it. We'll miss him, but his carrot cake legacy will always live on! Enjoy!

Provided by Brian D'Amico

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 eggs
¾ cup buttermilk
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x12 inch pan.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, oil, sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour mixture and mix well.
  • In a medium bowl, combine shredded carrots, coconut, walnuts, pineapple and raisins.
  • Using a large wooden spoon or a very heavy whisk, add carrot mixture to batter and fold in well.
  • Pour into prepared 8x12 inch pan, and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour. Check with toothpick.
  • Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 259.4 mg, Sugar 31.4 g

SAM'S FAMOUS CARROT CAKE



Sam's Famous Carrot Cake image

My Grandfather (Sam) was famous for this cake. Everyone who knew him, knows of his famous carrot cake. He would always have some available for anyone who wanted it. We'll miss him, but his carrot cake legacy will always live on! Enjoy!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Sheet Cake

Time 1h40m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 eggs
¾ cup buttermilk
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x12 inch pan.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, oil, sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour mixture and mix well.
  • In a medium bowl, combine shredded carrots, coconut, walnuts, pineapple and raisins.
  • Using a large wooden spoon or a very heavy whisk, add carrot mixture to batter and fold in well.
  • Pour into prepared 8x12 inch pan, and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour. Check with toothpick.
  • Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 259.4 mg, Sugar 31.4 g

TEFF CARROT CAKE



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This deeply spiced carrot cake is studded with toasted walnuts and coconut, and sandwiched with a tangy mix of cream cheese and butter. It's also gluten-free, and festive enough to prepare for a special occasion. The cake comes from the San Francisco pastry chef Elisabeth Prueitt, whose interest in baking with alternative flours has led to many exceptional wheat-free creations. Made with teff flour and sweetened with a mix of coconut sugar and granulated sugar, it results in a tender, moist crumb and irresistible texture.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Unsalted butter, for greasing pans
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
1 cup/140 grams coconut sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup/125 grams applesauce
1 pound/455 grams carrots, peeled and grated
1 cup/236 milliliters coconut oil, warmed to liquid
Juice of 1 lemon
1 1/4 cups/170 grams teff flour
1/2 cup/70 grams sweet rice flour
1/2 cup/60 grams oat flour
2 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup/45 grams unsweetened shredded coconut
1 1/2 cups/180 grams toasted walnuts, chopped
8 ounces/225 grams/1 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
3 cups/360 grams confectioners' sugar, sifted
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Prepare the cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Use butter to grease two 9-inch cake pans, line each with a round of parchment paper, and grease paper as well.
  • Using electric beaters or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip granulated sugar, coconut sugar and eggs until thick and light in color, about 4 minutes on medium speed. When you lift up the whisk, the beaten egg mixture should fall back into the bowl in a ribbon. Add applesauce, carrots, coconut oil and lemon juice, and mix well to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together teff flour, sweet rice flour, oat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda and salt. Add to egg mixture, using a rubber spatula to fold just until combined. Gently fold coconut and walnuts into batter.
  • Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in the pans on a wire rack for about 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edges of each pan and invert cakes onto a wire rack. Let cool completely.
  • Make the frosting: In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and butter on medium-high speed until fluffy and light, about 3 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and salt and mix until smooth.
  • Place one cooled cake on a serving platter. Spread about half the frosting evenly across the cake, place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining frosting. Decorate with clean, seasonal flowers, or leave plain and smooth with a palette knife. Cut into slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 932, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 104 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 34 grams, Sodium 617 milligrams, Sugar 75 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BA'S BEST CARROT CAKE



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This is the only carrot cake recipe you'll ever need.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Cake     Carrot     Spring     Spice     Cream Cheese     Walnut     Dessert     Birthday     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 26

For the cake:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)
3 tablespoons dark rum (optional)
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 pound carrots, peeled, coarsely grated
1 cup buttermilk, 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, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup vegetable oil
For the frosting and assembly:
12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Generous pinch of kosher salt
4 cups powdered sugar
Candied Carrot Coins

Steps:

  • Make the cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat two 9"-diameter cake pans with nonstick spray. Line bottoms with parchment paper rounds; lightly coat rounds with nonstick spray. If using raisins and rum, heat together in a small saucepan over low just until warm, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit until liquid is absorbed and raisins are plump, 15-20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes; let cool. Combine carrots and buttermilk in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until pale and thick, about 4 minutes. Reduce speed to medium-low and gradually stream in oil. Add dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with carrot mixture in 2 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients; mix until smooth. Fold in raisins, if using, and walnuts with a rubber spatula. Scrape batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake cakes, rotating pans halfway through, until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 35-45 minutes. Transfer pans to a wire rack and let cakes cool 10 minutes. Run a knife around sides of cakes and invert onto wire rack; remove parchment. Let cool completely.
  • Make the frosting:
  • Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl until smooth, about 1 minute. Beat in vanilla extract and salt. Reduce speed to low and gradually mix in powdered sugar. Increase speed to high and beat frosting until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Assemble the cake:
  • Place 1 cake, domed side down, on a platter. Spread 3/4 cup frosting evenly over top. Place remaining cake, domed side down, on top. Spread top and sides with 1 1/4 cups frosting and chill 30 minutes to let frosting set. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides, swirling decoratively. Top with Candied Carrot Coins, if desired.

MOM'S FAMOUS CARROT CAKE



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My mom has always made the best carrot cakes around!! She always made several of these during the holidays, as she had many friends who always asked for a cake. Her fluffy cream cheese frosting topped it all off.

Provided by tlea73

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
2 cups shredded carrots
2 cups shredded coconut
1 cup walnuts
6 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
16 ounces powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a 9X13 pan. Mix wet ingredients. Add dry ingredients. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool on rack 1-2 hours. This is a very dense cake.
  • Frosting: Whip cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar and continue to whip until fluffy. When cake is cooled, frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.4, Fat 40.2, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 73.5, Sodium 448.3, Carbohydrate 79.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 61.2, Protein 6

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