Best 2 Lynns Carrot Cake Recipes

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LYNN'S CARROT CAKE



Lynn's Carrot Cake image

A special carrot cake with chocolate and pineapple. This is great with the coconut cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Lynn-Pgh

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ cup butter
1 pound confectioners' sugar
½ cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9 inch round cake pans.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cocoa, set aside. In another bowl, stir together the eggs, vanilla and oil. Stir in the dry ingredients until they are completely absorbed. Fold in the carrots and pineapple. Pour the batter evenly between the three prepared pans.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. To make the frosting, combine the cream cheese, butter and confectioners sugar in a medium bowl. Beat until smooth, then stir in the coconut and nuts. Frost cake when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 859.5 calories, Carbohydrate 97.6 g, Cholesterol 102.9 mg, Fat 51.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 76.1 g

LYNN'S CARROT CAKE



Lynn's Carrot Cake image

A special carrot cake with chocolate and pineapple. This is great with the coconut cream cheese frosting.

Provided by LYNN SEVERNS

Categories     Holiday Cakes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ cup butter
1 pound confectioners' sugar
½ cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9 inch round cake pans.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cocoa, set aside. In another bowl, stir together the eggs, vanilla and oil. Stir in the dry ingredients until they are completely absorbed. Fold in the carrots and pineapple. Pour the batter evenly between the three prepared pans.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. To make the frosting, combine the cream cheese, butter and confectioners sugar in a medium bowl. Beat until smooth, then stir in the coconut and nuts. Frost cake when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 859.5 calories, Carbohydrate 97.6 g, Cholesterol 102.9 mg, Fat 51.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 76.1 g

Tips

  • Don’t over mix batter. Mixing the batter too much can make the cake dense and flat.
  • Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better the cake will be.
  • Measure your ingredients carefully. Using the correct proportions of ingredients is essential for a successful cake.
  • Preheat your oven before you start mixing the batter. This will help the cake to bake evenly.
  • Grease and flour the cake pan before pouring in the batter. This will help the cake to come out of the pan easily.
  • Bake the cake at the correct temperature. If the temperature is too high, the cake will cook too quickly and may burn. If the temperature is too low, the cake will cook too slowly and may be dense.
  • Check the cake for doneness before removing it from the oven. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Don’t overcook the cream cheese frosting. Overcooked frosting will be stiff and difficult to spread.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Spread the frosting evenly over the cake. Use a spatula or knife to spread the frosting smoothly over the cake, making sure to cover all the cracks and crevices.

Conclusion

Carrot cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed year-round. By following these tips, you can make a carrot cake that is moist, flavorful, and beautiful.

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