CARROT CAKE III

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I've tried many carrot cakes, and this is my favorite recipe. If you don't like pecans, feel free to leave them out.

Provided by Tammy Elliott

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 eggs
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 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.
  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in carrots. Fold in pecans. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped pecans. Frost the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.6 calories, Carbohydrate 63.7 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 347.2 mg, Sugar 49.9 g

Usman Nasar
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5 stars! This carrot cake is a masterpiece. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of spices. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe!


Centralcloud49
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Disappointing.


Yaa Priscy
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This carrot cake is pure heaven! The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the moist, fluffy cake. I highly recommend this recipe for any carrot cake lover.


Khaitsa Muna
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Bland.


Sadia Nadeem Allahkibandi
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This carrot cake is a keeper! It's become a regular in my baking rotation. I love that it's not too sweet and has a lovely balance of spices. My friends and family adore it, and it always disappears quickly at gatherings.


Amy Kelley
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Too sweet for my taste.


Mahdi Aghakhani
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Delicious! This carrot cake was a hit at my party. Everyone raved about its moist texture, sweet flavor, and beautiful presentation. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


GabePvPz
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Meh.


BANNU MAXIM
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Easy-peasy! This carrot cake was a breeze to make. I had all the ingredients on hand, and it came together in no time. The recipe was clear and easy to follow, even for a baking novice like me. And the result? A moist, flavorful cake that disappeared


Hardukeade Mariam
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Not a fan. I tried this recipe and found it too dry. The cake lacked moisture and flavor, and the spices were overpowering. I think it needed more oil and sugar to balance out the dryness.


Fae Mercury
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This carrot cake is divine! The texture was moist and fluffy, thanks to the combination of whole wheat flour, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil. The grated carrots added a subtle sweetness and crunch, and the spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutme