CARROT CAKE VIII

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A heavenly, homespun dessert perfect for a party or just simply for the family!

Provided by Anra Lee

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound carrots
2 cups white sugar
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
¾ cup vegetable oil
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
4 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins
1 ½ tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 ½ teaspoons orange zest
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat Bundt pan with vegetable oil spray. Flour pan and tap out excess flour.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, salt, soda and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine coconut, walnuts and raisins. Set aside.
  • Grate carrots (to make 3 cups). Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, pineapple with juice, oil and applesauce. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and carrots.
  • Add flour mixture and beat on low speed until combined. Add coconut, walnuts and raisins and combine.
  • Put batter into 10 inch Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 to 70 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack. Invert onto serving plate. Frost, and refrigerate one hour.
  • To make the frosting: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, confectioners sugar, orange zest and juice. Beat until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.5 calories, Carbohydrate 88.3 g, Cholesterol 90.2 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 519.8 mg, Sugar 58.9 g

Repon King
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This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever tried. It's a keeper!


Dulce Grimaldo
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I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!


Tiana Askins
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Gemmachan
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5 stars! This carrot cake is a winner.


Ted Wegliicki
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I highly recommend this carrot cake recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make treat that everyone will love.


soha islam
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Qureshi Yasir
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The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the carrot cake. It's tangy and sweet, and it really brings out the flavor of the carrots.


Wasif Ul islam
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I love the moist texture of this cake. It's not too dry and it's not too dense. It's just perfect.


Ilogerit Patrick
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a snack.


silas sammy makokha
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I added some chopped walnuts to the batter and it gave the cake a nice crunch. I also used a cream cheese frosting with a hint of lemon zest and it was divine.


marjia rahman
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I love that this recipe uses whole wheat flour. It makes the cake a little healthier and it still tastes amazing.


Ojobor Mercy
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers.


Anwar Abbasi
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This is the most delicious carrot cake I've ever tasted! The cream cheese frosting is to die for.


Renee Smith
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Kason Guilbeau
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This carrot cake is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, with the perfect amount of sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.