CARROT-CRANBERRY SPICE CAKE

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I love carrot cake and those made with cranberries. Using leftover cranberry sauce, I add carrots to make one marvelous cake that's tangy and sweet. -Elizabeth King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium)
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, brown sugar, oil and cranberry sauce until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cloves; gradually beat into cranberry mixture. Stir in carrots., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 15g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Kimberley Jones
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for carrot cake.


Russell Mathews 2
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the walnuts for pecans. The cake turned out great!


Alexis Cox
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This is the perfect cake to make for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.


Extra Strong
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Thabisang Kalake
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This cake is a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.


NOOR CASSIM
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was so easy to make. It turned out perfect and everyone loved it.


Abdullah wassan
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I made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge success! It was so moist and flavorful.


Sophia Wright
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This cake is perfect for fall. The spices and cranberries give it a really warm and cozy flavor.


YoYo
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Moeiz Khurram
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out dense and dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Ia Nr
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This cake is easy to make and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making it again.


Li on
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but this one is really good. The cranberries and spices make it really flavorful.


Naibudin Afghan
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This is the best carrot cake I've ever had. The cranberries and spices add a really nice touch.


Piper Kramer
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was a big hit.


Bemanya Abert
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This carrot cranberry spice cake is absolutely delicious! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the cake is moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.