PRALINE-FILLED CARROT CAKE
This recipe, was given to me by my neice. Its wonderful and a big hit at any dinner
Provided by Darla Myrick
Categories Cakes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- 1. drain and mash carrots
- 2. combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir with a whisk until well blended. make a well in center of mixture
- 3. add oil, eggs, mandarin oranges, and vanilla. beat 1 minute at slow spped with an electric mixer, increase spped to medium, and beat until well blended.
- 4. Stir in mashed carrots, pecans, and coconut.
- 5. pour cake mixture into 3 (9) inch round cake pans; (sometimes I use square). Divide the cake mixture evenly. Bake at 350@ for 23 minutes or until a wooden tooth pick inserted in the center come out clean. (do not over bake) Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes, remove and cool completely.
- 6. Praline Sauce, I cook this while my cake in baking and set aside and let cool.
- 7. Melt butter in a small saucepan over mediun heat. Stir in brown sugar and cream. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. reduce hear, and boil gently uncovered for (3) minutes. stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. stir in vanilla and bourbon, and pecans. Let cool to spreading consistency, stirring occasionally
- 8. frosting instructions
- 9. Beat cream cheese, buttger, cinnamon and vanilla, in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating to a spreading consistency.
- 10. PUTTING CAKE TOGETHER
- 11. spoon 2 tbls. cinnamon-cream cheese flosting in the center of bottom layer. Spread about half of the praline sauce around unfrosted portion on top of cake. Add second layer and do the same thing. Add the 3rd layer and frost with remain cream cheese frosting.
- 12. This sounds like a lot work, but it really isn't, and your family and friends will love it.
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Angel Smith
angel.smith25@yahoo.comI would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Zaineb Jammoussi
j.zaineb31@aol.comThis cake is a waste of time and ingredients. It didn't turn out well at all.
Aisha Namakula
aisha-n@gmail.comThis cake is way too complicated. I spent hours making it and it wasn't worth it.
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privated9@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as pictured. It was still good, but it wasn't as moist as I would have liked.
Keyvon Moore
k_moore@hotmail.comThe cake was a bit dry, but the praline filling was delicious.
Ssozi Sharif
ss@gmail.comThis cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Shahbaz Faraz
f12@hotmail.frI made a few substitutions to the recipe, but the cake still turned out great. I used all-purpose flour instead of cake flour, and I used brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
Scott Thong
st55@hotmail.comI'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. It's a great recipe for beginners.
Nurbaz Khan
k-n63@gmail.comThis cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and beautiful cake.
Presh Beauty
p.b@hotmail.frI made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best carrot cake he's ever had.
Lexi John
lexi_john@aol.comThis cake is a showstopper. It's perfect for any special occasion.
Selladore Pathmanadan
p-s@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but this one changed my mind. The praline filling is amazing.
hellavision
hellavision@gmail.comThis cake is so moist and flavorful, and the praline filling is to die for. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Julio Santiago
j17@hotmail.frI was a bit skeptical about the praline filling, but I'm so glad I tried it. It was the perfect complement to the carrot cake.
Ricky Austin
austin_ricky@gmail.comI've made this cake several times now and it's always a winner. My friends and family love it.
Kc Laxman
l_k@gmail.comThis recipe is easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly. The praline filling was a nice touch and added a bit of extra sweetness.
Mr Dyno
m.dyno@gmail.comThis cake is a must-try for any carrot cake lover. The praline filling takes it to the next level. I highly recommend it.
Linnea Altamira
linneaaltamira@aol.comI made this cake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the carrots and pralines. It was also a breeze to make, which is always a bonus.
Rebecca McCartney
rebecca@gmail.comThis carrot cake was a delightful surprise! The praline filling added a delicious sweetness and crunch, and the cake itself was moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.