CARROT CAKE V

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This is a very easy cake recipe for when you're in the mood for carrot cake with a cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Suzanne Stull

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 (4.5 ounce) jars carrot baby food
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 ¼ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil; beat well. Add eggs, carrots, and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat mixture until smooth. Combine flour, salt, soda, and spices; add to creamed mixture, beating well. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until cake tests done. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, and then transfer layers to wire racks.
  • To Make Cream Cheese Frosting: Combine cream cheese and butter or margarine, beating until light and fluffy. Add 1 tablespoon vanilla and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans. Fill and frost the cake with cream cheese frosting. Garnish with pecans, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.8 calories, Carbohydrate 69.8 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 297.2 mg, Sugar 55.6 g

AneSh Maharjan
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This carrot cake is a family favorite. We make it for every birthday and holiday.


asen kolew
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the cake always turns out perfect.


Josh Croft
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This is the best carrot cake I've ever had! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect topping.


LadyKiwi_NZ
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I've made this cake many times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Ejechi Ikechukwu
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The cake was easy to make and it turned out delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Zan Zan jani
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great. I would definitely make it again.


Gisingizo Magnifique
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Hâdïúdjämåñ Hâdïd
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This carrot cake is a bit too sweet for me, but it's still good.


Tarantola Rivera
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I've been making this carrot cake for years and it's always a winner. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Hillary Msukwa
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This is my new favorite carrot cake recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Abena Yaw
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


josephine kereopa
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I could definitely taste the carrots and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect topping.


Shanto Shak
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even my kids were able to help me make it.


Laura Popescu
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Followed the recipe to the letter and it turned out great!


sujanah mejari
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This carrot cake was a hit! My family and friends loved it, and it turned out so moist and flavorful. I've already had to make it twice because it was gone so quickly.