Best 11 Tea Room Carrot Cake Recipes

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Craving a sweet and flavorful treat? Look no further than the timeless classic, tea room carrot cake. With its moist and tender crumb, sweet cream cheese frosting, and crunchy walnuts, this irresistible dessert is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, we've gathered a collection of the best tea room carrot cake recipes that cater to every skill level. From traditional to modern variations, these recipes offer unique twists on this beloved dessert. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious journey as we explore the best tea room carrot cake recipes.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT TEA CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Carrot Tea Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

Grated carrot is the secret to the moist crumb and mellow sweetness of this loaf cake topped with thick swirls of tangy cream-cheese frosting.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup packed grated carrots (from about 2 carrots)
1 bar (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 5-by-9-inch (6-cup) loaf pan. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy; beat in eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in carrots. With mixer on low, gradually add flour mixture; beat just until combined. Transfer batter to prepared pan; bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in pan 5 minutes. Turn cake out onto a wire rack, and let cool completely.
  • Make frosting: Using mixer, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy. Frost top of cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g

CARROT TEA CAKE



Carrot Tea Cake image

Using a pastry mold to bake this walnut-studded carrot cakeyields beautiful results without a lot of effort.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Bundt Cake Recipes

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for mold
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for mold
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup packed peeled grated carrots (4 to 5 carrots)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, finely chopped
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch (5-cup) trois freres mold or Bundt pan. Dust with flour, and tap out excess. Put butter and brown sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla and carrots, and mix until just combined. Reduce speed to low. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Mix until just combined. Stir in walnuts.
  • Pour batter into the prepared mold. Bake until a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes. Turn out cake onto rack, and let cool completely. Before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar.

CARROT CAKE



Carrot Cake image

Top this classic lightly spiced cake with an equally classic cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cooking spray, for spraying the pans
1 cup walnut pieces
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 pound carrots, peeled and grated on the small holes of a box grater
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, cut into cubes, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 cup cold heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment and lightly coat with cooking spray. Spread the walnuts out on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until light brown and fragrant, about 7 minutes.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, apple pie spice and salt in a medium bowl and set aside. Whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs in a large bowl until smooth, about 1 minute. Whisk in the oil until well combined. Add the grated carrots, vanilla and walnuts and mix well. Add the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  • Bake until the cakes are nicely browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen the edges with a spatula, turn the cakes out and let cool completely on the rack, right-side up, about 2 hours.
  • Beat the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer on medium-high speed in a large bowl, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally, until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt, gradually increase the mixer speed to medium high and beat until the frosting is fluffy and smooth, about 3 minutes. With the mixer running on medium-high speed, slowly pour in the cream and beat until it's all incorporated. Continue beating until the frosting is slightly lighter in color and creamy, about 1 minute more.
  • Remove the parchment from the cake layers. Place one of the cake layers on a serving plate and spread 1 cup of the frosting evenly over the top, almost to the edge. Top with the other cake layer and use the remaining frosting to frost the top and sides of the cake.

CARROT TEA CAKE



Carrot Tea Cake image

Yield serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for mold
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for mold
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup packed peeled grated carrots (4 to 5 carrots)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, finely chopped
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch (5-cup) trois frères mold or Bundt pan. Dust with flour, and tap out excess. Put butter and brown sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla and carrots, and mix until just combined. Reduce speed to low. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Mix until just combined. Stir in walnuts.
  • Pour batter into the prepared mold. Bake until a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes. Turn out cake onto rack, and let cool completely. Before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar. The cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.

CARROT CAKE



Carrot Cake image

Carrot Cake is one of those classic recipes that works so well for any celebration. The bright orange color offset by creamy white frosting makes Carrot Cake the star of any dessert tray. As the name implies, the shredded carrots give this easy Carrot Cake recipe its bright color, but the taste is subtle. Warm cinnamon and vanilla help create a swoon-worthy flavor as you bite into the moist, dense cake. One of the best parts of Carrot Cake is the famous sweet-and-tangy cream cheese frosting. Follow our homemade recipe, or save time, and substitute Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting instead.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded carrots (5 medium)
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 to 3 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
Nutmeg, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of one 13x9-inch pan or two 8-inch or 9-inch round pans with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed about 30 seconds or until blended. Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the salt; beat on low speed 1 minute. Stir in carrots and nuts. Pour into pan(s).
  • Bake 13x9-inch pan 40 to 45 minutes, round pans 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool rectangle in pan on cooling rack. Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable. Frost 13x9-inch cake or fill and frost round layers with frosting. Sprinkle nutmeg on frosted cake, if desired. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 0 g

ONE-BOWL CARROT CAKE



One-Bowl Carrot Cake image

The tangy, rich cream cheese topping on this cake can travel - even on a hot day. Silky with sour cream, it bakes right over the batter and develops a caramelized flavor reminiscent of Basque cheesecake. As it cools, the deeply browned surface ripples, and the custardy cream cheese layer sets. The carrot cake beneath packs more carrots than most classic versions for a more complex natural sweetness and fine, sturdy crumb. Both batters are mixed by hand in the same bowl, making prep and clean up especially easy.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield One 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (8-ounce/226-gram) block cream cheese, softened
1/2 packed cup/73 grams confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup/120 grams sour cream
Nonstick cooking spray
2 large eggs
3/4 cup/168 grams granulated sugar
1/2 cup/100 grams neutral oil, such as vegetable oil
1 cup/135 grams all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sweet baking spice or any combination of ground cinnamon, cardamom, ginger or nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 packed cups/260 grams coarsely grated peeled carrots (from 3 medium carrots)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom and sides with parchment paper, and spray again.
  • Make the topping: Whisk the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar and salt, and stir slowly with a whisk until no traces of sugar remain, then whisk rapidly until smooth. Add the egg and whisk until fully incorporated, then whisk in the sour cream until smooth. Using a silicone spatula, scrape the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip or a gallon-size resealable plastic bag, and set aside. Reserve the bowl, whisk and spatula without washing.
  • Make the cake batter: Combine the eggs and granulated sugar in the reserved bowl and beat with the whisk until evenly combined. While whisking, add the oil in a steady stream and whisk until emulsified. Add the flour, spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt, and use the spatula to fold into the wet ingredients just until the dry ingredients disappear. Add the carrots and fold until evenly distributed.
  • Scrape the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. If using a plastic bag, snip a 1/2-inch hole in a lower corner. Pipe the topping gently and evenly over the batter to completely cover it. It's OK if it looks bumpy; it will even out in the oven.
  • Bake until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with bits of the topping but no cake batter, 50 to 60 minutes. (If your cream cheese layer doesn't take on very much color by the time the cake has finished cooking, you can broil it until the top is browned in spots, 1 to 2 minutes.)
  • Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cut directly in the pan to serve, or slide out of the pan using the parchment paper to cut into squares. The cake can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

OLD VIRGINIA CARROT TEA CAKE



Old Virginia Carrot Tea Cake image

I cut this out of the Vancouver Sun newspaper some time in the 80's. It is one of the nicest carrots cakes I've tried, and it really doesn't need icing.

Provided by Helen1

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups cooking oil
4 medium eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup instant tea powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups carrots, grated
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1 cup sifted icing sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare 10" tube or bundt pan by greasing well.
  • In large bowl blend sugar and oil, beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Add flour, tea powder, baking soda, baking powder, spices and salt.
  • Beat well, then fold in carrots and pecans.
  • Spoon into pan and bake 70 minutes.
  • Remove from oven when done and cool on wire rack for 15 minutes, them remove from pan.
  • For glaze: Mix together icing sugar and lemon juice then drizzle over cake when cooled.
  • Option: Dust lightly with icing sugar instead of glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 761, Fat 42.7, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 74.5, Sodium 217.5, Carbohydrate 91.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 63.6, Protein 7

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

CARROT "CAKE" TEA SANDWICHES



Carrot

The taste of carrot cake without baking. A fresh little sandwich to serve with tea or as a snack. Very much enjoyed by my toddler.

Provided by Queen of Everything

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 40 finger sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 loaf cinnamon raisin bread
8 ounces cream cheese frosting (1/2 can)
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup walnuts or 1/4 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Trim crusts off of bread.
  • Combine frosting, cream cheese, carrot and nuts.
  • Spread filling evenly on bread, top with another slice of trimmed bread to create sandwiches.
  • Slice sandwiches into quarters, and be creative with the shapes, long fingers, squares, triangles, or use cookie cutters to create other fun shapes.
  • Chill for at least an hour before serving.

CLASSIC CARROT CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Classic Carrot Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: carrot, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, allspice, kosher salt, baking powder, baking soda, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, large eggs, vegetable oil, raisin, crushed pineapple, unsalted butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, walnuts

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h55m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups carrot, hand-grated
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup raisin
1 cup crushed pineapple, canned
1 cup unsalted butter, (2 sticks) room temperature
12 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups walnuts, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Grease 3 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
  • Grate the carrots on the small holes of a box grater. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, sift together 2½ cups (310 G) of flour, the cinnamon, allspice, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk together.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs together with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until just combined.
  • With the mixer running, gradually pour in the vegetable oil.
  • With the mixer on medium-low speed, add ⅓ of the flour mixture at a time to the wet ingredients. Beat just to incorporate. Stop mixing when there is just a small amount of flour visible.
  • In a small bowl, toss the raisins with the remaining tablespoon of flour.
  • Add the raisin, grated carrots, and pineapple to the batter and fold to incorporate with a rubber spatula.
  • Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a fork inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean.
  • Cool the cakes on a wire rack until the pans are cool to the touch. Remove the cakes from the pans and let cool completely on the rack.
  • Make the icing: In a large bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla with an electric hand mixer on medium-low speed. Once combined, mix on medium-high speed for 30 seconds, until light and fluffy.
  • Add the powdered sugar, ½ cup (60 G) at a time, beating on medium-low speed to incorporate each addition.
  • Assemble the cake: Check to see if the top of each cake is flat. If not, use a serrated knife level off the cakes.
  • Place 1 cake layer on a serving platter or cake stand. Spoon ¼ of the icing on top and spread in an even layer. Add another layer of cake and spread with another ¼ of the icing. Set the last cake layer on top with the bottom up to ensure a very flat surface. Spread the rest of the icing over the top and sides.
  • Gently press the walnuts into the icing around the sides of the cake.
  • Chill for 30-60 minutes to let the icing set, then slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1012 calories, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 68 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 63 grams

VERTICAL CARROT CAKE



Vertical Carrot Cake image

This vertical spin on a cherished classic is packed with spices and sure to impress. The brown butter cream cheese frosting truly takes the vertical cake over the top! -Mark Neufang, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

CARROT CAKE:
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
1/2 pound carrots, peeled and finely grated
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
8 large eggs, separated, room temperature
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
BROWNED BUTTER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups unsalted butter, cubed and divided
4 large egg whites
1 cup sugar
Dash salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans with parchment; grease paper. Set aside. Sift flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and cloves together twice. Place pecans in a food processor; pulse until finely ground. Transfer to a bowl; toss with carrots, fresh ginger and zest., In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 2/3 cup sugar, beating on high speed until thick and lemon-colored. Fold in flour mixture, then carrot mixture., Place egg whites in another large bowl. With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold a fourth of the whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites. Transfer to prepared pans, spreading evenly., Bake until golden brown and top springs back when lightly touched, 18-22 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Invert cakes onto tea towels dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off paper; trim ends. Roll up cakes in towels jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack., For the frosting, place 1 cup butter in a small heavy saucepan; melt over medium heat. Heat until golden brown, 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Cool until thick and creamy, but not hard, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in a heatproof bowl of stand mixer, whisk egg whites, 1 cup sugar and salt until blended. Place over simmering water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly, heat mixture until a thermometer reads 160°, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat. With whisk attachment of stand mixer, beat on high speed until cooled to 90°, about 7 minutes. Using the paddle attachment, gradually beat in remaining 1/2 cup butter, a few tablespoons at a time, on medium speed until smooth. Beat in vanilla and cooled browned butter until smooth; transfer to another bowl. Add cream cheese to mixer bowl, beat until smooth. Gradually add buttercream back to bowl; beat until combined., Unroll cakes; cut each into two 15x5-in. strips. Spread 1 cup frosting on each strip to within 1/2-in. of edges. Refrigerate until frosting is firm, at least 20 minutes., To assemble cake, tightly roll up 1 strip jelly-roll style, starting with a short side, lifting slightly as you roll. Carefully align seam of roll with short side of another strip. Continue to roll, jelly-roll style, adding remaining strips; seal seam. Carefully stand rolled cake on its end on a serving platter. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 34g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh carrots, eggs, and spices will give your carrot cake the best flavor.
  • Grate the carrots finely: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The cake should be baked at a moderate temperature (350 degrees Fahrenheit) so that it has time to cook through without burning.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Use a cream cheese frosting: Cream cheese frosting is the classic frosting for carrot cake. It's rich, creamy, and perfectly complements the flavors of the cake.
  • Garnish the cake with chopped walnuts or pecans: This will add a nice finishing touch.

Conclusion:

Carrot cake is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and cream cheese frosting, it's sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give carrot cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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