Best 4 Carrot Walnut Bundt Cake With Lemon Cream Cheese Icing Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey with our moist and flavorful Carrot Walnut Bundt Cake, topped with a luscious Lemon Cream Cheese Icing. This culinary masterpiece combines the natural sweetness of carrots, the nutty crunch of walnuts, and the zesty freshness of lemon in a symphony of flavors. Every bite takes you on an adventure, from the tender crumb of the cake to the velvety smoothness of the icing, leaving you craving more. Explore the step-by-step instructions and gather the necessary ingredients to recreate this delightful treat in your own kitchen. Additionally, discover variations and alternatives to cater to your dietary preferences and taste buds. Let your senses be captivated by the Carrot Walnut Bundt Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing, a true testament to the art of baking.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARROT BUNDT CAKE WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE



Carrot Bundt Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe image

Our Carrot Bundt Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is a delight from baking to the very last morsel!

Provided by Ruthie A Knudsen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
2 1/2 cup finely shredded carrots
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup canola or safflower oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
Cream Cheese Frosting:
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 8 ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2-3 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Finely grated lemon zest of one lemon

Steps:

  • Allow butter, eggs, cream cheese reach room temperature (set out in the morning)
  • Toast nuts: cook for 8 min, in skillet, over medium high on stove; stirring constantly and cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place oven rack in the center of the oven.
  • Generously coat bundt cake pan with butter; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan over medium low combine water and raisins; cook until soft and liquid evaporates.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
  • Using a standing mixer or hand mixer beat eggs for 1 minutes until frothy, gradually add sugar to the eggs and beat until the batter is thick and light colored (4 min).
  • Slowly add oil in a steady stream, add vanilla.
  • Add flour mixture 1 cup at a time mixing with each addition until moist.
  • Hand stir in the carrots, raisins, and nuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared bundt cake pan.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center removes clean.
  • Cool on wire rack in pan for 10 minutes, turn out, cool completely before frosting.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • Cream the butter and cream cheese till smooth, add powdered sugar, vanilla, lemon zest.
  • Add milk one tablespoon at a time until reaches a pourable but thick consistency.
  • Place cake on serving platter and slowly pour frosting around the top of the cake allowing to cascade down the fluted edges of cake.
  • (Frosting will set firm in approx 20 minutes)
  • Slice and Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742 calories, Carbohydrate 89 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 104 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 42 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 427 grams sodium, Sugar 67 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams unsaturated fat

CARROT CAKE WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Carrot Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups sugar, granulated
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground clove
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 cups canola oil
4 eggs
3 1/2 cups carrots, grated
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.;
  • In an electric mixer beat the cream cheese and butter on high until smooth. Then add confectioners' sugar. Continue to beat on high until the lumps have all dissolve. Finally, beat in vanilla extract and lemon juice on low speed until the frosting is completely mixed.;
  • In a large mixing bowl combine, sugar, flour, salt, spices, and baking soda. Add oil to the dry ingredients and mix well. Add eggs; beat in one at a time.
  • Once the batter is properly mixed, stir in carrots and walnuts. Pour the cake batter into a greased 9 by 13-inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 60 to 70 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Once cake has cooled, frost and sprinkle chopped walnuts on top as a garnish.

CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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The classic carrot cake in a smaller cupcake form. Topped with a lemony cream cheese frosting, they make a special treat for Easter celebrations, bake sales, backyard cookouts and potlucks.

Provided by McCormick Spice

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Lemon

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground
½ teaspoon McCormick® Nutmeg, Ground
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
3 cups finely grated carrots
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
½ teaspoon McCormick® Pure Lemon Extract
1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For the Cupcakes, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in large bowl. Add oil, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add carrots; mix until well blended. Spoon batter into 24 paper-lined muffin cups, filling each cup 2/3 full.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into cupcake comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack 5 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely.
  • For the Frosting, beat cream cheese, butter and lemon extract in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. If frosting is too thick to spread, gradually beat in milk. Frost cooled cupcakes with frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 165.9 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

CARROT BUNDT® CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING



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This is a wonderful filled Bundt® cake with the frosting inside! It is always a favorite at carry-in dinners and potlucks.

Provided by Donna

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Carrot Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup white sugar
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, beaten
3 cups shredded carrots

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Combine cream cheese, sugar, and egg in a bowl for filling, mixing until well blended. Set aside.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt for cake in a bowl. Add oil and eggs; mix until moistened. Fold in carrots. Reserve 2 cups of batter; pour remaining batter into the prepared pan. Pour cream cheese mixture over batter. Spoon reserved batter carefully over cream cheese mixture, spreading to cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from the pan. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 505.7 mg, Sugar 35.1 g

Tips:

  • Prepare Bundt Pan: Before starting, grease and flour the Bundt pan thoroughly to ensure the cake comes out cleanly.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar: Creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy is essential for a tender and flavorful cake. Use room-temperature butter for best results.
  • Gradually Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This prevents the batter from curdling.
  • Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients Separately: Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) in a separate bowl before adding them to the wet ingredients. This helps to ensure even distribution.
  • Use Finely Grated Carrots: Finely grating the carrots helps them blend into the batter more easily and evenly.
  • Toast Walnuts: Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor and adds a nice crunch to the cake.
  • Bake Until a Toothpick Comes Out Clean: Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Cool Cake Completely: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This helps to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Make Frosting While Cake Cools: Use the cooling time to make the lemon cream cheese frosting. This saves time and ensures the frosting is ready when the cake is.
  • Frost the Cake Generously: Generously frost the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides for a beautiful presentation.

Conclusion:

This carrot walnut Bundt cake with lemon cream cheese icing is a delightful treat that combines classic flavors with a touch of zest. The moist and tender cake, made with finely grated carrots and toasted walnuts, is perfectly complemented by the tangy and creamy frosting. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a delicious dessert, this cake is sure to impress. Its visual appeal and taste make it a perfect choice for any gathering.

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