Best 5 Santa Fe Carrot Cake Recipes

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When creating a Santa Fe Carrot cake, several distinct flavors come together to produce a truly memorable treat. Traditional carrot cake already shines with sugar, cinnamon, and the fun texture provided by grated carrots, but the addition of pecans and coconut takes the dish to the next level. Chiles give the cake a hint of heat and a lot of character. You will also need cream cheese and butter, both, of which, are common in carrot cake.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SIGRID'S CARROT CAKE



Sigrid's Carrot Cake image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 whole eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated carrots
Butter, for greasing
1 stick butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 pound powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup pecans, chopped finely

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together the granulated sugar, oil and eggs in a large bowl. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and combine. Then add the carrots and mix well. Pour the batter into a greased and floured Bundt pan and bake until done, about 50 minutes. Leave to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, for the icing: In a larger bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese together. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and blend. Then mix in the pecans. Spread the icing on the cooled carrot cake.
  • Eat. Faint. Repeat as needed.

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

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

BEST CARROT CAKE



Best Carrot Cake image

After a bite of this, you'll be on cloud nine. I love to bake this moist carrot cake recipe for friends and family. -Geri Frahm, Gretna, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups shredded carrots
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugars, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in the carrots, pineapple, raisins and walnuts. , Transfer to a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Fat 32g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SANTA FE CARROT CAKE



Santa Fe Carrot Cake image

High-altitude version of a great carrot cake. A great success in Santa Fe, NM at 7000 feet.

Provided by Kbird

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Carrot Cake Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup olive oil
4 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups shredded carrots
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch cake pans.
  • Mix olive oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract together. Combine flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
  • Stir flour mixture into oil mixture until well blended. Fold in carrots, walnuts, and raisins. Portion batter evenly between the cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back with lightly touched, 25 to 35 minutes. Adjust temperature if cakes are browning too quickly. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter together just until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Spread frosting over the cooled cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 69.5 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 335.8 mg, Sugar 24.6 g

SANTA FE CHEESECAKE



Santa Fe Cheesecake image

All of my favorite Southwestern ingredients are combined in this savory cheesecake. It looks and tastes fantastic! -Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup crushed tortilla chips
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup chopped tomato

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine tortilla chips and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese and chilies; pour into crust. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Spread sour cream over cheesecake. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. , Remove sides of pan. Garnish with yellow pepper, onions and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients, especially the carrots and spices.
  • Grate the carrots finely so that they blend evenly into the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, but don't overbake as this will dry out the cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting, as this will help the frosting to set properly.
  • For a cream cheese frosting, use equal parts softened cream cheese and unsalted butter, and beat until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
  • For a sour cream frosting, use equal parts sour cream and unsalted butter, and beat until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
  • Decorate the cake as desired, with chopped nuts, sprinkles, or even a dusting of powdered sugar.

Conclusion:

This Santa Fe carrot cake is a delicious and unique twist on the classic carrot cake recipe. With its moist and flavorful crumb, tangy cream cheese frosting, and spicy pecan topping, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and will produce a stunning and delicious cake that everyone will love.

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