A cousin gave me this carrot cake recipe. It's a wonderful potluck pleaser with its "surprise" cream cheese center. My husband and our two young children love it, too! -Lisa Bowen, Little Britian, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the carrots, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into carrot mixture until blended. Stir in the pecans. Pour 3 cups batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg. Spoon over batter. Top with remaining batter. , Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 30g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Hena Aqeel
[email protected]Overall, I thought this carrot cake was pretty good. It was moist and flavorful, but a little too sweet for my taste.
Musanya Nankolongo
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I prefer simpler recipes.
janice hamilton
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but this one was actually pretty good.
Armani Bowser
[email protected]This carrot cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the cream cheese frosting.
faysal ashafa
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
ENCEE WAN
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but it was still good.
joy mondido
[email protected]I loved the unique flavor of this carrot cake. The pineapple and walnuts added a nice touch.
Jacob Draws
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.
Dip Thakuri
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.
Jackson Banda x
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. It needed more spices.
lamia abdo
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Musayyab shah
[email protected]I've tried many carrot cake recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Nomusa Nkosi
[email protected]This carrot cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of pineapple and walnuts.
Chirac Youbomo
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday party and it was a huge success! The kids loved it and so did the adults.
Zakhele Msezane
[email protected]This was my first time making carrot cake, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the cake was delicious.
km
[email protected]I've made this carrot cake recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for carrot cake.
Mrs. Magar012
[email protected]This carrot cake was a hit with my family and friends! It was moist and delicious, with a perfect balance of spices. I especially loved the cream cheese frosting.