Best 4 Carrot Spice Cake With Caramel Frosting Recipes

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Treat yourself to a delectable journey with our Carrot Spice Cake with Caramel Frosting, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Indulge in the moist and fluffy carrot cake infused with aromatic spices, complemented perfectly by the velvety smooth caramel frosting. Experience a delightful harmony of sweet, tangy, and comforting flavors in every bite. This recipe also includes variations for Gluten-Free and Vegan Carrot Spice Cakes, catering to diverse dietary preferences. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a delightful dessert, this Carrot Spice Cake with Caramel Frosting is sure to become a cherished favorite.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MOLLY'S CARROT CAKE WITH SPICED CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Molly's Carrot Cake with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Nonstick cooking spray, for the cake pans
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon hawaij (see Cook's Note)
1 1/2 cups neutral oil, such as canola
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or extract
2 cups shredded carrots
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon hawaij
Pinch of kosher salt
Rainbow carrots, peeled into ribbons with a peeler, to decorate
1 rosemary sprig, leaves picked, to decorate

Steps:

  • For the carrot cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8-inch cake pans with nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment. Set aside.
  • Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, baking soda and hawaij in a large bowl. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Whisk in the vanilla.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula and mix until about 90% incorporated. Add the carrots and sesame seeds and mix to incorporate (and by this time, all of the flour mixture should be incorporated as well).
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes in the pans and then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the spiced frosting: Add the butter and cream cheese to a large bowl. Mix with a hand mixer until smooth and combined. Add the powdered sugar and mix until light and fluffy. Then add the heavy cream, vanilla, hawaij and salt. Mix until combined and smooth.
  • Cover the cakes with frosting and stack. Use the carrot ribbons to roll into rose shapes and place on top of the cake. Decorate with the rosemary and serve!

CARROT CAKE WITH SALTED CARAMEL-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Carrot Cake with Salted Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting image

Traditional carrot cake studded with pecans, spread with sweet cream cheese frosting and topped with a layer of salted caramel sauce and sea salt becomes a showstopper dessert for any occasion.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups coarsely shredded peeled carrots (3 medium)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
12 oz (1 1/2 packages) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup salted caramel sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup salted caramel sauce
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease bottoms and sides of four 8-inch round cake pans with shortening.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, milk, melted butter, eggs, cinnamon and nutmeg with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in carrots and pecans. Spoon and spread batter evenly in pans (about 1 1/4 cups batter each).
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack; cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese and softened butter with electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Beat in 1/4 cup caramel sauce and the vanilla. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until smooth and creamy.
  • Frost cake using 2/3 cup between layers. Frost sides with a thin layer of frosting so sides are covered but still showing through. Spread remaining frosting on top. Refrigerate uncovered at least 2 hours.
  • When ready to serve, carefully pour and spread 1/3 cup caramel sauce over top of cake, allowing some to drip down sides; sprinkle sea salt on top. Cover and refrigerate any remaining cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 31 g, TransFat 1 g

CARAMEL CARROT CAKE



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For extra richness and sweetness, tender carrot cake is topped with creamy, ready-to-spread frosting and drizzled with caramel topping.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ carrot cake mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 eggs
1 jar (16 to 17.5 oz) caramel or butterscotch topping
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, butter and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 31 to 36 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes. Poke top of warm cake every 1/2 inch with handle of wooden spoon, wiping handle occasionally to reduce sticking. Reserve 1/2 cup caramel topping. Drizzle remaining caramel topping evenly over top of cake; let stand about 15 minutes or until caramel topping has been absorbed into cake. Run knife around side of pan to loosen cake. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.
  • Set aside 2 tablespoons of the reserved 1/2 cup caramel topping. Stir remaining topping into frosting; spread over top of cake. Drizzle with reserved 2 tablespoons caramel topping. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 44 g, TransFat 2 g

OLD-FASHIONED CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

A pleasingly moist cake, this treat is the one I requested that my mom make each year for my birthday. It's dotted with sweet carrots and a hint of cinnamon. The fluffy buttery frosting is scrumptious with chopped walnuts stirred in. One piece of this homemade carrot cake is never enough-better than all the other carrot cakes recipes I've tried!-Kim Orr, West Grove, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups grated carrots
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Orange and green food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and oil. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; beat into egg mixture. Stir in carrots., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in another large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. Reserve 1/2 cup frosting for decorating if desired. If desired, stir walnuts into remaining frosting. , Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. If decorating the cake, tint 1/4 cup reserved frosting orange and 1/4 cup green. Cut a small hole in the corner of pastry or plastic bag; insert #7 round pastry tip. Fill the bag with orange frosting. Pipe twelve carrots on top of cake, so each slice will have a carrot. Using #67 leaf pastry tip and the green frosting, pipe a leaf at the top of each carrot. , Store cake in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 28g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • To achieve a moist and flavorful carrot cake, use freshly grated carrots and pack them tightly into the measuring cup before measuring.
  • For a smooth and creamy caramel frosting, use a candy thermometer to ensure the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the sugar syrup by dropping a small amount into a bowl of cold water. If the syrup forms a soft ball that holds its shape, it's ready.
  • To make the frosting easier to spread, beat it on low speed for a few minutes until it becomes light and fluffy.
  • For a professional-looking finish, use a piping bag to apply the frosting to the cake.

Conclusion:

The carrot spice cake with caramel frosting is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful carrot cake layers and creamy caramel frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. Follow the tips above to ensure your cake turns out perfectly. Enjoy!

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