Best 5 Cinnamon Raisin Carrot Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Cinnamon Raisin Carrot Cake, a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This moist and tender cake is crafted with a symphony of freshly grated carrots, plump raisins, and a touch of cinnamon, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, each bite is a celebration of sweet and tangy notes. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of irresistible options, from a classic carrot cake to a gluten-free version and even a delightful carrot cake loaf. Embark on a baking adventure and create unforgettable moments with our Cinnamon Raisin Carrot Cake.

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

CARROT RAISIN CAKE



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A creamy frosting with a touch of vanilla and orange juice tops this deliciously moist cake. The room quiets down whenever this scrumptious dessert is presented. -Ann Marie Vachon, London, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Toss raisins with 2 tablespoons flour; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. In another large bowl, combine the remaining flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in carrots and reserved raisins. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.; add orange juice and vanilla. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beating until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CARROT CAKE WITH RAISINS



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Enjoy the moist texture and yummy spice of this dessert recipe, topped with sweet cream cheese frosting to contrast the bold taste.

Provided by Chopnotch

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup walnuts (chopped)
6 cups carrots (grated)
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
4 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine together 1 cup brown sugar and 6 cups of grated carrots. Leave it for an hour, then stir in 1 cup raisins.
  • Grease and flour 2 cake pans (10 inch).
  • Beat eggs in a bowl, then add in 1 cup vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1 ½ cups white sugar. Stir in 1 cup crushed and drained pineapple.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon salt, 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 3 cups all-purpose flour, and 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda. Stir this mixture into a bowl with wet mixture.
  • Once absorbed, stir in carrot mixture and 1 cup chopped walnuts. Pour this mixture into the cake pans evenly.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F until a toothpick inserted comes out clean from the center, for 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Once done, take out from the oven and let it cool. Top with cream cheese frosting once cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 304 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 37 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEST CARROT CAKE EVER



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A moist and flavorful recipe that makes a large quantity of cake. I have been hounded to make this cake time and time again.

Provided by Nan

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups grated carrots
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup raisins
4 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine grated carrots and brown sugar. Set aside for 60 minutes, then stir in raisins.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 10 inch cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until light. Gradually beat in the white sugar, oil and vanilla. Stir in the pineapple. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, stir into the wet mixture until absorbed. Finally stir in the carrot mixture and the walnuts. Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until cake tests done with a toothpick. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. When completely cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.4 calories, Carbohydrate 66.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 315.2 mg, Sugar 42.8 g

THE BEST CARROT CAKE



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Our classic carrot cake is nicely spiced with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg and has toasted pecans both in the cake and on top. Plumped golden raisins and a full pound of carrots make it nice and moist while buttermilk lends tang and tenderness. Our homemade cream-cheese frosting has just the right amount of sweetness.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 1/2 cups pecans
1 pound carrots, peeled, coarsely grated
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Four 8-ounce blocks cream cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
4 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • For the cake: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Line the bottoms with parchment paper rounds and lightly coat the paper with spray.
  • Cover the raisins with very hot water and let sit until plump, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Toast the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet until fragrant and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, and then chop 1 cup of the pecans; reserve for the cake batter. Pulse the remaining 1/2 cup pecans in a food processor until very finely ground; reserve for garnish.
  • Combine the carrots and buttermilk in a medium bowl. Whisk the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Beat the eggs, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until pale and thick, about 4 minutes. Reduce the speed to medium-low and gradually stream in the oil. Add the dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with the carrot mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until smooth. Fold in the raisins and chopped pecans with a rubber spatula. Scrape the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake the cakes, rotating the pans halfway through, until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer the pans to a wire rack and let the cakes cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the sides of the cakes and invert onto the rack. Remove the parchment and let the cakes cool completely.
  • For the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Beat in the vanilla. Reduce the speed to low and gradually mix in the confectioner' sugar. Increase the speed to high and beat until the frosting until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • To assemble the cake: When the cakes are completely cool, trim the domes of each cake round with a large serrated knife so the tops are flat. Place one cake, cut-side down, on a platter. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the frosting evenly over top. Place the remaining cake, cut-side down, on top. Spread the top with another 1 1/2 cups of the frosting. Frost the sides of the cake with another 1 1/2 cups frosting and smooth out completely to make an even crumb coat (It's ok if some of the cake shows through. This is just a base layer.) Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the frosting set.
  • Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake, swirling decoratively if desired. Sprinkle with the finely ground pecans.

CARROT RAISIN CAKE



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

Provided by _Pixie_

Categories     Dessert

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 3/4 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups ground or grated carrots (I put them in the food processor)
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup flaked hazelnuts
1 cup golden raisin
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup flaked hazelnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9" x 13" inch pan.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
  • Beat oil, eggs and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add the egg mixture to the flour and mix with wooden spoon until smooth.
  • Stir in carrots, coconut, 1 cup hazelnuts, raisins and pineapple.
  • Pour into pan and bake at 350F for about 45 minutes.
  • Sides should pull away from pan.
  • Don't worry if the center sinks a bit, it's OK.
  • Cool completely on a rack.
  • Using an electric mixer combine the butter and cream cheese until smooth and well mixed.
  • Add the confectioners sugar and 1/2 cup hazelnuts and beat until well mixed.
  • Spread icing over cooled cake.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your cake will taste. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your cake tough and dense. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The ideal baking temperature for this cake is 350°F (175°C). If your oven is too hot, the cake will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked. If your oven is too cool, the cake will take too long to bake and it may not rise properly.
  • Test the cake for doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the cake needs to bake for a few minutes longer.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly and prevent it from sliding off the cake.

Conclusion:

This cinnamon raisin carrot cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its sweet and spicy flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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