CARROT-CRANBERRY CAKE

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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Carrot

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 3/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
3 eggs
1 tablespoon ginger-flavored brandy or water
2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 medium)
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
Cream Cheese Frosting
2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon ginger-flavored brandy or vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt, if desired
2 1/2 to 3 cups powdered sugar
Sugared cranberries, if desired
Sugared orange peel, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of three 8-inch square pans or three 8-inch round cake pans with shortening; lightly flour. 2. Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the allspice; set aside. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, mayonnaise and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until blended. Beat in 1 tablespoon brandy. Gradually beat in flour mixture until batter is smooth. Stir in carrots, pineapple, pecans and dried cranberries. Pour into pans. 3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. 4. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, 1/2 teaspoon brandy and 1/8 teaspoon salt on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar on low speed until smooth and spreadable. Fill layers and frost side and top of cake with frosting. Garnish with cranberries and orange peel. Store covered in refrigerator.

Imran Raja
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This carrot cranberry cake is delicious! I love the moist texture and the sweet, tangy flavor of the carrots and cranberries. It's also very easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend this cake for any occasion


Aziz Awan
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This carrot cranberry cake reminds me of the carrot cake my grandmother used to make. It's moist and flavorful, and the cranberries add a nice tartness. I love that this recipe is so easy to follow, and it always turns out perfectly. I'll definitely


Liz Njeri
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I made this carrot cranberry cake for my students as a holiday treat, and they loved it! They said it was the best carrot cake they'd ever had. I was so happy to hear that, and I'm definitely going to be making this cake again for my students next ye


Diyal Dass
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I'm always looking for new and delicious recipes for my parties, and this carrot cranberry cake is definitely a keeper! It's easy to make, it's always a hit with my guests, and it's perfect for any occasion. I highly recommend this cake for your next


Zariyah Kates
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I made this carrot cranberry cake for my blog, and it was a huge hit with my readers! They loved the moist texture and the sweet, tangy flavor of the carrots and cranberries. I also loved how easy it was to make, and it turned out perfectly. I'll def


Menuka Nepal
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I've been baking carrot cake for years, and this recipe is one of the best I've ever tried. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cranberries add a nice tartness. The cream cheese frosting is also delicious, and it's the perfect finishing touch. I


Moth Hadley
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This carrot cranberry cake recipe was so easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like me. The cake turned out perfectly, and it was a hit with my family and friends. I'll definitely be making this cake again soon!


Matthew Agda
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I was happy to find this carrot cranberry cake recipe that doesn't contain any nuts. The cake was still delicious and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this ca


Prince joshu thomas
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I love the addition of spices in this carrot cranberry cake recipe. The cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger give the cake a warm and cozy flavor that's perfect for fall. The cake is also very moist and flavorful, and the cranberries add a nice tartness. I'l


Surrita
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I love carrot cake, but I'm not a fan of cranberries. So I made this cake without the cranberries, and it was still delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making


Zesho 872
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This vegan carrot cranberry cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that everyone will love. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cranberries add a nice tartness. The cream cheese frosting is also delicious, and it's made with vegan cream chee


Zuthi Islam
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I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this low-carb carrot cranberry cake was! I was expecting it to be dry and bland, but it was actually moist and flavorful. The cranberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the carrots


Ekaji AKPET
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This carrot cranberry cake is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. The carrots and cranberries are packed with nutrients, and the cake is made with whole wheat flour and honey, so it's a healthier choice than traditional carro


Ami Nh
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I was so happy to find this gluten-free carrot cranberry cake recipe! I've been craving carrot cake for months, and this recipe didn't disappoint. It was just as moist and flavorful as the traditional carrot cake, and it was just as easy to make. I'l


Raja master Naeem
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This carrot cranberry cake is my new go-to recipe for potlucks and bake sales. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use up leftover carrots and cranberries in this recipe, and it always turns out moist and deliciou


fardin majidi
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind! The cranberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the carrots and cream cheese frosting. I also loved the crunchy texture of the walnuts. I'll definitely be


Olivia Soto
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This carrot cranberry cake was a total hit at my Thanksgiving potluck! I loved the moist texture and the sweet, tangy flavor of the carrots and cranberries. It was also surprisingly easy to make, and it turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making