CLASSIC CARROT CAKE

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I entered this yummy, moist cake in a Colorado Outfitters Association dessert contest. My carrot cake with pineapple earned first place! -Cheri Eby, Gunnison, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 medium)
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking dish., Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a large bowl, beat eggs, carrots, sugars, oil, drained pineapple and reserved juice until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into carrot mixture until blended. Stir in walnuts. Transfer to prepared dish., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Fat 34g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Laxman Mandal
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This was my first time making carrot cake and it was a success! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Fi Na
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I've made this carrot cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a moist and flavorful cake with a delicious cream cheese frosting. I highly recommend it!


win zaeem
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This carrot cake was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Juliana Nyantakyi
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a hit! The cake was beautiful and delicious. The frosting was the perfect sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Josephine Thompson
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This was my first time making carrot cake and it was a success! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Raise Beee
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I've made this carrot cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a moist and flavorful cake with a delicious cream cheese frosting. I highly recommend it!


Kadir Jemal
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This carrot cake was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Able Melusi
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a hit! The cake was beautiful and delicious. The frosting was the perfect sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Bushra
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This was my first time making carrot cake and it was a success! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jason Camplin
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I've made this carrot cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a moist and flavorful cake with a delicious cream cheese frosting. I highly recommend it!


Delia Mataure
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This carrot cake was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


mide ninja
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a hit! The cake was beautiful and delicious. The frosting was the perfect sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Jaimee Paige
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This was my first time making carrot cake and it was a success! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Thabo Mnisi
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I've made this carrot cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a moist and flavorful cake with a delicious cream cheese frosting. I highly recommend it!


Bukenya Nisha
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This carrot cake was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jan Javed
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a hit! The cake was beautiful and delicious. The frosting was the perfect sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Aselita Asmamaw
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This was my first time making carrot cake and it was a success! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Christina Takarinda
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I've made this carrot cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a moist and flavorful cake with a delicious cream cheese frosting. I highly recommend it!


Fardous Line
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This carrot cake was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this cake again.