Best 8 To Die For Nutless Carrot Cake Recipes

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For those with nut allergies or simply a desire for a new culinary experience, embarking on a journey to find the best recipe for a "to die for" nutless carrot cake is an exciting endeavor. This classic dessert, often associated with warm spices, moist texture, and a sweet cream cheese frosting, can be transformed into a nut-free masterpiece without compromising on flavor or decadence. Whether you're seeking a healthy alternative, catering to dietary restrictions, or simply craving a unique twist on a traditional favorite, discovering the perfect nutless carrot cake recipe will lead you on a delightful adventure through the world of baking.

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

TO DIE FOR CARROT CAKE RECIPE



To Die For Carrot Cake Recipe image

When I am in the mood for an outstanding dessert I always go for my to die for carrot cake.

Provided by Chef Tariq

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2½ cups Flour
1¼ tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
1¼ tsp Cinnamon (ground)
½ tsp Black Pepper (ground)
1 tbsp Cardamom (ground)
¼ tsp Cloves (ground)
½ tsp Salt
1 lb Carrots (grated)
1½ cups Sugar
½ cup Brown Sugar
4 Eggs
1½ cups Vegetable Oil
8 oz Cream Cheese
5 tbsp Butter
1 tbsp Sour Cream
½ tsp Vanilla
1¼ cups Powdered Sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF (175°C).
  • Butter two 9 inch cake pans and line with parchment paper.
  • Add both sugars to the eggs in a food processor. Process until well mixed. With the processor running, add oil through top opening.
  • Scrape into a bowl. Add carrots. Add dry ingredients until well mixed. Add batter evenly to both pans.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool for ten minutes on a cake rack before turning the cakes out.
  • Allow the cakes to cool completely before adding the frosting.
  • In a standing mixer, cream the butter and cream cheese.
  • Add sour cream, and vanilla extract.
  • Add the powdered sugar a quarter cup at a time.
  • Scrape down sides making sure all ingredients are mixed together.
  • Place one sponge on a plate and cover with ⅓ of your frosting.
  • Place the other sponge on top and use the remaining frosting to cover the sides and top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 kcal, Carbohydrate 72 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Sodium 342 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 49 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TO DIE FOR CARROT CAKE



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This To Die For Carrot Cake receives rave reviews for it's unbelievable moistness and flavor! Truly the BEST CARROT CAKE you'll ever try! So easy to make and as an added bonus, there's no oil or butter! I know this cake will quickly become a family favorite!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ¼ cups unsweetened applesauce (or oil, this is what my Nana used)
2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs (room temperature)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup Dole crushed pineapple (not drained! {use the pineapple in JUICE not syrup})
½ cup butter (softened)
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pound powdered sugar
top with toasted pecans or coconut if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine #1 ingredients. Add #2 ingredients. Stir in #3 ingredients.
  • Pour into a lightly greased 9 x 13 , two 9-inch pans or three 8-inch pans. (The cake is very moist so cutting parchment for the bottom of your pans will ensure they don't stick. I prefer to use the non-stick baking spray that has the flour in it for easy cake removal.)
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes for the 9x13 and 9-inch pans and 25-30 minutes for the 8-inch pans. You're looking for an inserted toothpick to come out clean.
  • Let cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pan and then remove to a cooling rack and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 kcal, Carbohydrate 77 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 274 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 61 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TO-DIE-FOR NUTLESS CARROT CAKE



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Carrot cakes don't need nuts in them to be good! Try this version of a recipe I originally found in Chatelaine mag. Don't be put off by the length; it's no harder than any other carrot cake!

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup golden raisin
3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or 3 tablespoons Cointreau liqueur
7 medium carrots
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 cup canola oil (or any vegetable oil)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 lb cream cheese (room temperature)
2 cups icing sugar, sifted to remove lumps
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or 1 tablespoon Cointreau liqueur
1/3 cup toasted unsweetened dried shredded coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • Place raisins in a microwave-safe bowl and drizzle with the 3 tbsp of orange liqueur; cover with plastic wrap or a lid and microwave on Medium power for 1 or 2 minutes, until the raisins are warm; remove from microwave and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350F; lightly butter or spray with non-stick cooking spray three 9-inch round cake pans or three of the disposable 8 1/2-inch or 9-inch foil pans.
  • Line the bottom of each pan with a circle of parchment paper or wax paper, lightly greased; set pans aside.
  • Scrape carrots and grate, using either the grating disc in your cuisinart or on the large holes of a box grater; you do NOT want to grind the carrots, you want them shredded.
  • Grated carrots should measure out to be 3 1/2 cups; don't use any more than that or your cake's texture will definitely suffer.
  • In a mixing bowl, with electric mixer, beat together eggs, orange zest, brown sugar, oil and vanilla; beat until smooth.
  • In another mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices; I do this by sifting all through a sieve into the bowl.
  • Make a well in the centre of the dry mixture and pour in egg mixture, stirring just until moist.
  • Carefully fold in carrots and raisins (and any remaining liqueur).
  • Divide evenly among three prepared pans; smooth tops.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a tester comes out clean when inserted in centre of cakes, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • When done, remove cakes from oven and cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack and let cool thoroughly.
  • You could now wrap the cakes tightly and refrigerate them overnight, if you wanted to ice the cake the next day.
  • To make the icing, beat softened cream cheese (2 250 gram or 8 oz bars= one pound) in a large mixing bowl with electric mixer until creamy.
  • Beat in icing sugar, vanilla and liqueur, combining well.
  • Place one layer of cake on a plate and spread one-third of icing over cake layer, going right to the edges.
  • Repeat with the next two layers.
  • If desired, sprinkle the toasted coconut over the top layer of icing.
  • Refrigerate cake for at least one hour before serving, and keep leftover cake in the fridge, well covered.

TO-DIE-FOR CARROT CAKE RECIPE - (2.9/5)



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Provided by á-153

Number Of Ingredients 23

Cake:
One One
1 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce (or oil, this is what my Nana used)
2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs, room temperature
Two Two
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
Three Three
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup Dole crushed pineapple (not drained!) {use the pineapple in JUICE not syrup}
Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 cup butter (softened)
16 oz cream cheese (softened)
2 tsp vanilla
2 lbs powdered sugar
top with toasted pecans or coconut if desired

Steps:

  • 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2.Combine #1 ingredients. Add #2 ingredients. Stir in #3 ingredients. 3.Pour into a lightly greased 9 x 13 , two 9-inch pans or three 8-inch pans. (The cake is very moist so cutting parchment for the bottom of your pans will ensure they don't stick. I prefer to use the non-stick baking spray that has the flour in it for easy cake removal.) 4.Bake for 35-40 minutes for the 9x13 and 9-inch pans and 25-30 minutes for the 8-inch pans. You're looking for an inserted toothpick to come out clean. 5.Let cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pan and then remove to a cooling rack and let cool completely. For the frosting: 1.Beat the butter and cream cheese until nice and fluffy. Add in the vanilla and powdered sugar and beat until nice and smooth. 2.Invert the cake onto a cake plate or stand. 3.Apply a generous dollop of frosting and spread... 4.Gently place the second cake on top and continue frosting. Repeat with the third cake if you made three. 5.Refrigerate for an hour before serving for best results.

NUT-FREE CARROT CAKE



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Make and share this Nut-Free Carrot Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kym in Ohio

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups oil
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 pinch salt
3 cups grated carrots (fully packed)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup butter
8 ounces cream cheese
1 lb powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Beat oil and sugar, then add eggs.
  • Add and mix the rest of the cake ingredients in the order given Beat for 1 minute.
  • Pour into 3 9-inch cake pans.
  • Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.
  • Icing: Mix butter and cream cheese together until smooth, then add sugar a little at a time.
  • Beat until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.8, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 69.8, Sodium 273.4, Carbohydrate 68.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 54.4, Protein 4.3

HEALTHIER CARROT CAKE III



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We made it with a little less oil and a little less sugar, so this carrot cake recipe is now healthier but still sure to be a favorite.

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Carrot Cake Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped pecans
¼ cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Beat together eggs, oil, white sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract in a large bowl. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in carrots. Fold in pecans. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • To make frosting: Combine butter, Neufchatel cheese, confectioner's sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped pecans. Spread frosting over completely cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 57.6 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 354.9 mg, Sugar 31.4 g

BEST CARROT CAKE



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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.

MOIST CARROT CAKE



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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

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 eggs
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 ¾ cups shredded carrots
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
¾ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup flaked coconut

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality carrots for the best flavor.
  • Grate the carrots finely for a smooth texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a well-greased and floured pan to prevent sticking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • For a cream cheese frosting, beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and 1/4 cup of butter until smooth and creamy.
  • For a maple glaze, whisk together 1/2 cup of maple syrup, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened slightly.
  • Garnish the cake with chopped nuts, grated carrots, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

Conclusion:

This nutless carrot cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite frosting or glaze. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this carrot cake recipe is sure to be a hit.

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