Best 2 Surprise Carrot Cake Recipes

Are you ready to embark on a delightful culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving for more? Look no further! This article will unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect "surprise carrot cake" that will astound and delight your family and friends. Get ready to transform humble carrots into a symphony of flavors, textures, and aesthetics. Brace yourself for a sweet and delectable adventure as we delve into the world of carrot cake, unveiling the secrets to creating a truly unforgettable dessert experience.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SURPRISE CARROT CAKE

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A cousin gave me this carrot cake recipe. It's a wonderful potluck pleaser with its "surprise" cream cheese center. My husband and our two young children love it, too! -Lisa Bowen, Little Britian, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3 cups shredded carrots
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the carrots, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into carrot mixture until blended. Stir in the pecans. Pour 3 cups batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg. Spoon over batter. Top with remaining batter. , Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 30g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CARROT SURPRISE CAKE

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When my children were little I would usually make their birthday cake with a surprise tucked inside..it was usually a 50 cent coin wrapped in wax paper..this time I also added the cream cheese.

Provided by Marian Arbour

Categories Cakes

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 3/4 c sugar
3 c shredded carrots
1 c canola oil
2c c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 chopped pecans
1 oz 8 ounce cream cheese
1/4 c butter oftened
4 c confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 8 ounce cream cheese
1/4 c white sugar
1 egg
the last 3 items are for the filling

Steps:

1. In bowl beat sugar and eggs, add carrots and oil and mix til well combined..mix together flour, cinnamon and soda add to carrot mixture,,mix well stir in pecans.
2. FROSTING..beat together cream cheese.vanilla, butter and confectionary sugar and spread on cake.
3. Grease and flour a 10 inch bundt pan.....pour 3 cups cake batter into pan spoon cheese mix over batter and pour remaining batter over cream cheese bake in 350Foven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when tested cool cake in pan 10 minutes and remove to wire rack to cool.
4. For filling beat together 8 ounce cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar and 1 egg..
5. I live in Canada and we have 1 and 2 dollar coins..we call them loonies and toonies..I will have to add this to the next cake for one of my great grand children and wrap it in foil or saran and put it in with the icing.

Tips:

Use a fine grater to grate the carrots. This will help them blend into the cake batter more easily and evenly.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Be careful not to overbake the cake, as this can also result in a dry, crumbly texture.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly and prevent it from melting or sliding off the cake.
Be creative with your frosting. You can use a simple cream cheese frosting, or you can try something more elaborate, such as a chocolate ganache or a maple glaze.

Conclusion:

Carrot cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. It's perfect for special occasions or for a simple afternoon snack. With a few simple tips, you can easily make a carrot cake that is moist, flavorful, and sure to please everyone at your table.