CARROT APRICOT CAKE
This is my # 1 "can you give me that recipe please" - recipe!You will be sharing this recipe with everyone. It's a keeper. I love that the cream cheese frosting isn't super sweet, it allows the warm spices in the cake to just soar. The perfect fork full of dessert.
Provided by cathy hazzard
Categories Cakes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 350. Blend together in mixer on medium speed: sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground cloves and allspice. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture and blend well on medium speed for approximately 5 minutes. Fold in carrots, nuts, raisin and apricots. until well blended. Distribute batter evenly into 3 or 4 (9-inch) cake pans, which have been generously greased. Bake 20 minutes if 4 skinny layers, 25 minutes if 3 layers or check with toothpick for completely baked cakes. Remove from oven cool completely on racks right side up in the pans. After 15 minutes, invert cakes onto racks to remove from pans. Place cakes in freezer for 30 minutes before frosting them. This process is the easiest way to frost a cake without crumbs in the icing.
- 2. To make the frosting: Blend cream cheese until smooth on low speed, add in softened butter until blended. Add in sugar 1 cup at a time on medium speed until frosting is smooth and creamy. Then blend in the vanilla.
- 3. Remove cakes from freezer. Place first layer, bottom side down, in center of cake plate. With a spatula, evenly distribute frosting on 1st layer. Center second layer on top of first layer with topside down, and repeat process on each layer. On final top layer before the frosting is added, use both hands and press firmly but gently, all layers together to get one firm cake. With spatula, spread remainder of frosting to cover top and sides of cake. Garnish top with some finely chopped nuts, then refrigerate.
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James Hindley
[email protected]This was my first time baking a carrot cake, and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. It was so easy to follow, and the cake turned out perfectly. The combination of carrots and apricots was delicious, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finish
Talab Husain
[email protected]This carrot apricot cake is a healthier alternative to traditional carrot cake. The use of whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners makes this cake a healthier choice without sacrificing any of the flavor. It is still moist and delicious, and the cre
BARBARA CASTELLANOS
[email protected]This carrot apricot cake is a true masterpiece. The combination of carrots and apricots creates a moist and flavorful cake that is perfectly balanced. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch, adding a touch of sweetness and richness.
Margaret Murray
[email protected]This carrot apricot cake was a lifesaver! I needed a quick and easy dessert to bring to my daughter's school bake sale, and this recipe was perfect. It was so easy to make, and it only took a few minutes to prepare. The cake turned out delicious, and
jae lockett
[email protected]This was my first time baking a carrot cake, and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. It was so easy to follow, and the cake turned out perfectly. The combination of carrots and apricots was delicious, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finish
Brendi Richardson
[email protected]I've been baking carrot cakes for years, and this recipe is definitely one of my favorites. The combination of carrots and apricots is unique and delicious, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. The cake is moist and flavorful
Tonya Smith
[email protected]This carrot apricot cake is a must-try for any carrot cake lover. The combination of carrots and apricots creates a moist and flavorful cake that is perfectly balanced. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch, adding a touch of sweet
aless lares
[email protected]This carrot apricot cake was the perfect addition to my party spread. It was a beautiful cake that really impressed my guests. The combination of carrots and apricots gave it a unique and delicious flavor, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfec
Swazi Nkosi
[email protected]I was looking for a healthier carrot cake recipe, and this one definitely fit the bill. The use of whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners made this cake a healthier choice without sacrificing any of the flavor. It was still moist and delicious, and
Amani Hammoud
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find. The cake turned
trent naidoo
[email protected]Wow! This cake was amazing! I loved the moist texture and the burst of apricot flavor in every bite. The cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. It was so light and fluffy, and it really brought the whole cake together. I'll definitely
Qamar it zaman
[email protected]This carrot apricot cake was a delightful treat! The combination of carrots and apricots created a moist and flavorful cake that was perfectly balanced. The cream cheese frosting added a touch of sweetness and richness that complemented the cake beau