MOIST CARROT CAKE

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This moist flavorful carrot cake always gets raves, but no one ever believes me when I reveal the secret ingredient - tomato soup! It's a beautiful dessert with its light orange color and rich frosting. -Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash salt
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins or dried currants, optional
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
Chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add soup and egg; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; beat into creamed mixture. Stir in the carrots, walnuts and raisins or currants if desired. Pour into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. , In another bowl, combine the first four frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cake; top with walnuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

mike N sichilima
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but I have to say that this recipe is pretty darn good. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.


Takhleek channel
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This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for.


Mia Whynot
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Md Kdjdkdkjd
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This recipe is easy to follow and the cake always turns out great. I highly recommend it.


G Z
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I was looking for a moist carrot cake recipe and this one definitely fit the bill. The cake was delicious and I will definitely make it again.


Enuofu precious
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but I have to say that this recipe is pretty darn good.


Samama Asghar
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This cake was a huge hit at my office potluck. Everyone loved it.


Ssemwanga Ronnie
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best carrot cake he had ever eaten.


Shivaji Group
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out dry and crumbly. I was very disappointed.


Safyan Ali
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement.


Kuddus Shak
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I have made this cake several times and it always turns out great. My family loves it.


Md Sijpe
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Yum! This cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party. It was gone in no time!


Hearts of Spades
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This is my go-to carrot cake recipe. The cake is always moist and flavorful. It is my favorite recipe to bring to potlucks.


Ahadi Mehrullah
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I found this recipe to be very easy to follow, even for a baking novice like me. The cake turned out perfectly moist and flavorful, and I got rave reviews from my family and friends.


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