SURPRISE CARROT CAKE

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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

3 cups shredded carrots
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar

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.

Hena Aqeel
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Overall, I thought this carrot cake was pretty good. It was moist and flavorful, but a little too sweet for my taste.


Musanya Nankolongo
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I prefer simpler recipes.


janice hamilton
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but this one was actually pretty good.


Armani Bowser
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This carrot cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the cream cheese frosting.


faysal ashafa
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


ENCEE WAN
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but it was still good.


joy mondido
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I loved the unique flavor of this carrot cake. The pineapple and walnuts added a nice touch.


Jacob Draws
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Dip Thakuri
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Jackson Banda x
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. It needed more spices.


lamia abdo
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Musayyab shah
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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
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This carrot cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of pineapple and walnuts.


Chirac Youbomo
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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
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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
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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
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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.


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