Best 6 Carrot Cake In 9x13 Pan Recipes

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Carrot cake is a moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is typically made with grated carrots, flour, sugar, eggs, oil, and spices, and is often topped with a cream cheese frosting. Carrot cake is a popular choice for birthday parties, potlucks, and other gatherings. It is also a good way to use up leftover carrots.

This article provides three different recipes for carrot cake in a 9x13 pan. The first recipe is a classic carrot cake recipe that uses all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, oil, and spices. The second recipe is a healthier carrot cake recipe that uses whole wheat flour, honey, and Greek yogurt. The third recipe is a gluten-free carrot cake recipe that uses almond flour and coconut flour.

All three recipes are easy to follow and yield a delicious and moist carrot cake. The classic carrot cake recipe is perfect for those who love a traditional carrot cake. The healthier carrot cake recipe is a good choice for those who are looking for a healthier option. The gluten-free carrot cake recipe is perfect for those who have a gluten intolerance or allergy.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and classic carrot cake.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT CAKE XI



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Everyone tells me this is the best carrot cake ever! Frost with your favorite Cream Cheese Frosting.

Provided by Michele

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 ⅓ cups vegetable oil
4 cups grated carrots
¾ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the sugar and eggs until thick and pale. Stir in the oil, then gradually mix in the sifted dry ingredients. Fold in the carrots and nuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. When cool, frost with your favorite Cream Cheese Frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 208.2 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

CARROT SHEET CAKE



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We sold pieces of this to-die-for carrot cake at an art show and before long, sold out of the 10 cakes we had made! -Dottie Cosgrove, South El Monte, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 30 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, beat eggs, oil and sugar until smooth. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; add to egg mixture and beat well. Stir in carrots and walnuts. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla in a bowl until smooth; beat in sugar. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with nuts. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CARROT PINEAPPLE CAKE I



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The carrots and pineapple work together to keep this cake moist and wholesome.

Provided by Linda

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¼ cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and add sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. Mix with wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in carrots, coconut, walnuts and pineapple.
  • Pour into 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. Don't panic, the center will sink a little. Allow to cool.
  • To make the frosting: Cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the confectioners sugar and beat until creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 287.7 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

CARROT CAKE



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Carrot Cake is one of those classic recipes that works so well for any celebration. The bright orange color offset by creamy white frosting makes Carrot Cake the star of any dessert tray. As the name implies, the shredded carrots give this easy Carrot Cake recipe its bright color, but the taste is subtle. Warm cinnamon and vanilla help create a swoon-worthy flavor as you bite into the moist, dense cake. One of the best parts of Carrot Cake is the famous sweet-and-tangy cream cheese frosting. Follow our homemade recipe, or save time, and substitute Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting instead.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded carrots (5 medium)
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 to 3 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
Nutmeg, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of one 13x9-inch pan or two 8-inch or 9-inch round pans with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed about 30 seconds or until blended. Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the salt; beat on low speed 1 minute. Stir in carrots and nuts. Pour into pan(s).
  • Bake 13x9-inch pan 40 to 45 minutes, round pans 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool rectangle in pan on cooling rack. Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable. Frost 13x9-inch cake or fill and frost round layers with frosting. Sprinkle nutmeg on frosted cake, if desired. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 0 g

CLASSIC CARROT CAKE



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I entered this yummy, moist cake in a Colorado Outfitters Association dessert contest. My carrot cake with pineapple earned first place! -Cheri Eby, Gunnison, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 medium)
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking dish., Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a large bowl, beat eggs, carrots, sugars, oil, drained pineapple and reserved juice until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into carrot mixture until blended. Stir in walnuts. Transfer to prepared dish., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Fat 34g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CARROT CAKE



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Make and share this Carrot Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bertha C.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 9x13 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups oil
3 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups flour
2 cups grated raw carrots
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 cup chopped nuts (I use walnuts)
1 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 tablespoon margarine
1 lb powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 -2 teaspoon milk, to thin
1 dash salt

Steps:

  • Mix all cake ingredients together and bake at 350° for 50 minutes in 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Blend all icing ingredients well and cover cake generously.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810.1, Fat 42.1, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 67.4, Sodium 599.5, Carbohydrate 104.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 79.4, Protein 7.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right carrots: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh, firm carrots. Avoid carrots that are limp or have blemishes.
  • Grate the carrots finely: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the cake and ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Use a combination of spices: The spices in this recipe—cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger—give the cake a warm, inviting flavor. You can adjust the amounts of each spice to suit your taste.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Use a cream cheese frosting: The cream cheese frosting in this recipe is the perfect complement to the carrot cake. It's rich, tangy, and delicious.

Conclusion:

This carrot cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and has just the right amount of sweetness. With a few simple tips, you can make this cake at home and enjoy it with your family and friends.

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