Best 4 Raisin Carrot Cake Recipes

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Raisin carrot cake is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of raisins with the earthy flavor of carrots. It is a classic cake that is often enjoyed during the spring and summer months, but can be enjoyed year-round. With a moist and tender crumb and a sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting, this cake is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you are looking for an easy recipe for a weeknight dessert or a special occasion cake, this raisin carrot cake recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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

CARROT RAISIN CAKE



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A creamy frosting with a touch of vanilla and orange juice tops this deliciously moist cake. The room quiets down whenever this scrumptious dessert is presented. -Ann Marie Vachon, London, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup raisins
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups grated carrots
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Toss raisins with 2 tablespoons flour; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. In another large bowl, combine the remaining flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in carrots and reserved raisins. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.; add orange juice and vanilla. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beating until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CINNAMON RAISIN CARROT CAKE



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This cake is sugar free.

Provided by WilliamVuitton

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Carrot Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups granular sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup chopped raw walnuts
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded carrots
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat sucralose sweetener and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy; add oil and continue beating until well mixed. Beat flour, raisins, walnuts, and salt into egg mixture until thick. Beat in carrots. The batter will be thick. Stir in baking powder and baking soda into batter until evenly mixed. Pour batter into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 192.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CARROT RAISIN CAKE



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Make and share this Carrot Raisin Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by _Pixie_

Categories     Dessert

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 3/4 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups ground or grated carrots (I put them in the food processor)
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup flaked hazelnuts
1 cup golden raisin
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup flaked hazelnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9" x 13" inch pan.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
  • Beat oil, eggs and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add the egg mixture to the flour and mix with wooden spoon until smooth.
  • Stir in carrots, coconut, 1 cup hazelnuts, raisins and pineapple.
  • Pour into pan and bake at 350F for about 45 minutes.
  • Sides should pull away from pan.
  • Don't worry if the center sinks a bit, it's OK.
  • Cool completely on a rack.
  • Using an electric mixer combine the butter and cream cheese until smooth and well mixed.
  • Add the confectioners sugar and 1/2 cup hazelnuts and beat until well mixed.
  • Spread icing over cooled cake.

RAISIN CARROT CAKE



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This lightened-up moist cake is a favorite with my husband and son.-Joyce Donald, Star City, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1-1/2 cups finely shredded carrots
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup raisins
1-1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in the sugar, applesauce and oil until well blended. Stir in the carrots, yogurt and water. , Set aside 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour. Combine the whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cloves and remaining all-purpose flour; add to batter just until moistened. Toss raisins with reserved flour; stir into batter., Pour into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes our clean. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right carrots. Sweet, tender carrots are best for carrot cake. Avoid carrots that are too large or woody.
  • Grate the carrots finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the cake batter.
  • Use fresh raisins. Fresh raisins will give your cake a more intense flavor than dried raisins.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Carrot cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and the perfect combination of sweet and savory. With a few simple tips, you can make a carrot cake that is sure to impress your friends and family.

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