When it comes to dessert, carrot cake is often overlooked. But this classic cake is moist, flavorful, and packed with healthy ingredients like carrots and walnuts. The best carrot cake recipes will also have a cream cheese frosting that is rich and creamy, and perfectly complements the sweet and spicy flavors of the cake. With so many variations on the carrot cake recipe, it can be hard to know where to start. This article will help you find the best recipe for super moist carrot cake, with tips on how to choose the right ingredients and techniques.
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INCREDIBLY MOIST AND EASY CARROT CAKE
This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever used. We prefer to use a hand grater when preparing the carrots since it creates delicate carrot shreds that melt into the cake batter. Pre-shredded bags or shredding carrots using a food processor are also options, but the carrot shreds will be larger. This recipe is forgiving. You can make this with or without the nuts or raisins. We love the combination of granulated and brown sugar, but if you only have one of them, use it, and the cake will still be delicious. Frosting: Our creamy frosting recipe shared below is not a traditional cream cheese frosting. Thanks to whipped cream, it's creamier and has soft peaks (you can see it in our video). We love it, but if you prefer a more traditional frosting, see the tips section below the recipe. We have provided instructions for a classic cream cheese frosting that works nicely with this cake.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield Makes 1 (9-inch) double layer cake (16 thin slices) or 22 to 24 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans, line the bottom with parchment paper and then grease the top. Or grease and flour the bottom and sides of both pans.
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176C).
- Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until very well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking after each one.
- Switch to a large rubber spatula. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl, then add the dry ingredients in three parts, gently stirring until they disappear and the batter is smooth.
- Stir in the carrots, nuts, and raisins.
- Divide the cake batter between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake until the tops of the cake layers are springy when touched and when a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes.
- Cool cakes in the pans for 15 minutes, then carefully turn the cake layers out onto cooling racks. Remove the parchment paper and cool completely. If you find that a cake layer is sticking to the bottom of the pan, leave the cake pan upside down and allow gravity to do its thing.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with a handheld mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute.
- Beat in the powdered sugar, a 1/4 cup at a time, until fluffy.
- Pour in the whipping cream. Beat on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the frosting is whipped and creamy. This frosting resembles the texture of whipped cream. Chill covered until ready to frost the cake.
- When the cake layers are completely cool, frost the top of one cake layer, and place the second cake layer on top.
- Add the remaining frosting to the top of the carrot cake and use a butter knife or small spatula to swirl the frosting around. Leave the sides of the cake unfrosted. Finish with a handful of nuts on top.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice (1 of 16), Calories 535, Fat 33.4g, SaturatedFat 6.9g, Cholesterol 69.3mg, Sodium 315.9mg, Carbohydrate 56.4g, Fiber 2.4g, Sugar 40.5g, Protein 5.6g
SUPER MOIST CARROT CAKE RECIPE
This delicious cake is full of freshly grated carrots, pineapple, coconut, pecans and for extra moistness buttermilk!
Provided by Sheryl
Categories Cake
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Line 3 (9-inch) cake pans with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl beat together the eggs, sugar, oil, buttermilk and vanilla.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture until blended.
- Fold in the carrots, pineapple, coconut and nuts.
- Pour batter evenly (about 2 cups each) into the prepared pans.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan 15 minutes, turn onto cooling racks to cool completely.
- Lay a cake layer on a cake stand, frost, top with the second cake layer and frosting, add the last cake layer and frost the entire cake.
- Add optional sprinkles.
MOIST CARROT CAKE
This cake was made and brought to me at work. It is the moistest carrot cake I have ever had. Decorate with Cream Cheese Frosting.
Provided by KORIBEAR
Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar, oil, and eggs. Beat in flour mixture. Stir in shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, chopped nuts and flaked coconut. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.4 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 470.2 mg, Sugar 39.8 g
MOIST, INCREDIBLY DELICIOUS, CARROT CAKE
I got this wonderful recipe from a not-so-wonderful person that later divulged it came from a top-rated restaurant. I'll never know if that is true, but the fact that the cake is wonderful definitely is! Little time consuming, but WELL worth all of your efforts. The original version has been changed to update ingredients and create a substitution friendly version. Experiment & Enjoy!
Provided by wyogirl
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Cake:.
- Mix flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Beat eggs, oil, buttermilk, sugar and vanilla; add to four mixture, add pineapple, coconut, pecans and carrots; stir well.
- Grease and flour 9 x 13 cake pan.
- Pour in batter and bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until tests done.
- Glaze:.
- Mix all but vanilla in saucepan, bring to a boil.
- Cook for 5 minutes stirring often.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
- Poke holes in warm cake every two inches.
- Pour glaze over cake and cool cake until syrup is absorbed.
- Frosting:.
- Combine and beat until smooth.
- Frost cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 729.3, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 95, Sodium 599.1, Carbohydrate 93.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 74, Protein 6.3
A VERY MOIST CARROT CAKE
A very moist cake, no icing needed but goes well with nut icing.
Provided by Carla_P
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
- Beat the oil and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the oil mixture before adding the next.
- Stir flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl; beat into the wet mixture. Fold grated carrots through the batter, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.6 calories, Carbohydrate 80 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 43.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 341.4 mg, Sugar 51.5 g
BEST CARROT CAKE
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
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.
Tips for Making a Super Moist Carrot Cake:
- Use Fresh Carrots: Freshly grated carrots provide the best flavor and texture to your cake.
- Cream Butter and Sugar Properly: Creaming butter and sugar until light and fluffy incorporates air into the mixture, resulting in a tender and moist cake.
- Add Eggs One at a Time: Gradually adding eggs one at a time helps to emulsify the batter and prevent it from curdling.
- Use Buttermilk: Buttermilk adds moisture and a slight tang to the cake.
- Fold in Dry Ingredients Gently: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough cake. Fold in the dry ingredients gently until just combined.
- Bake at the Right Temperature: Baking the cake at a moderate temperature (350°F) helps to prevent it from drying out.
- Use a Cream Cheese Frosting: A cream cheese frosting pairs perfectly with carrot cake and adds a delicious tang.
Conclusion:
With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and irresistible cream cheese frosting, this super moist carrot cake is a classic dessert that will be loved by people of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is easy to follow and will produce a delicious carrot cake that is perfect for any occasion. So grab your apron, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!
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