TENNESSEE CARROT CAKE
This is not a subtle carrot cake. The recipe is bursting with a wonderful blend of spices and whiskey-soaked raisins. Add that with the rustic sweetness of the shredded carrots and you have a lot of flavor in this carrot cake. The tipsy cream cheese frosting spread on top makes this cake a knockout. Full of sweet, bold flavors...
Provided by Reta Smith
Categories Cakes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1. Combine raisins and whiskey in a small glass bowl.
- 2. Warm in microwave. Remove and set aside.
- 3. Heat oven 350 degrees. Spray 9 X 12 pan with non-stick spray and dust with flour.
- 4. In a medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Set aside.
- 5. In a large bowl combine oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Beat with mixer until well combined.
- 6. On low speed add flour mixture -- JUST UNTIL COMBINED.
- 7. Using a slotted spoon, list out raisins from heated whiskey. Save liquid for frosting. Add them to the cake mixture.
- 8. Fold carrots and nuts until evenly distributed.
- 9. Pour into prepared baking pan.
- 10. Bake 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out fairly clean.
- 11. FOR FROSTING: In large bowl mix butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- 12. Beat in vanilla and reserved whiskey.
- 13. Slowly beat in confectioners' sugar.
- 14. May need to add additional confectioners' sugar for a spreadable consistency.
- 15. Spread over cooled cake. This is a rich cake so serve in small pieces. Enjoy!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Nancy Freer
[email protected]I've made this carrot cake several times and it always turns out perfect.
Francis Adeniran Owokoniran
[email protected]This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.
Jessica Evans
[email protected]I love the moist texture of this cake.
ashli sims
[email protected]This carrot cake is always a hit at my parties.
MD Rakib Mahamud
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in a bowl and mix it up.
sagor rahman
[email protected]I love the cream cheese frosting on this cake. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Jon Craft
[email protected]This carrot cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ahmed Momoh
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!
Senethemba Sinethemba
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover carrots.
Amir naeem
[email protected]This carrot cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of pineapple and coconut.
Rajput FAHAD
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge success! The kids loved the funfetti colors and the adults loved the delicious flavor.
Ronel Laas
[email protected]The cream cheese frosting is the perfect topping for this carrot cake. It's rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the moist cake.
Jazzy Lagabed
[email protected]This carrot cake is always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just as a treat for my family.
Dawn Dachs
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of this carrot cake. The pineapple and coconut give it a tropical twist that I really enjoy.
sohail sallo
[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.
Alex Leland
[email protected]I've tried many carrot cake recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
Lindumusa Mnguni
[email protected]This carrot cake was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the moist texture and the perfect balance of sweetness and spice.