Indulge in the delectable goodness of carrot cake, an irresistible dessert that combines moist, tender crumb with the enticing flavors of carrots, spices, and cream cheese frosting. This versatile cake has a rich history, originating in medieval Europe and evolving into the beloved treat we know today. Our collection of carrot cake recipes offers a variety of options to suit every taste and occasion, from classic to modern, simple to elaborate. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, we have the perfect recipe to guide you in creating a magnificent carrot cake that will delight your family and friends. From the traditional cream cheese frosting to innovative variations like maple glaze or tangy orange cream cheese frosting, our recipes provide a range of flavors to complement the sweet and earthy notes of the carrot cake. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and enticing images, our recipes ensure a successful baking experience and a stunning centerpiece for your next gathering.
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EASY CARROT CAKE
This recipe makes a fabulous and moist carrot cake. Try it for Thanksgiving instead of or in addition to pumpkin pie.
Provided by AUTUMN/FALL
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 or 10 inch tube pan.
- Combine the sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, soda, oil. With an electric mixer beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the carrots and the walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour 20 minutes. Note: this cake can be made in two 9 inch layer cake pans just change the baking time to 40 minutes.
- To Make Frosting: With an electric mixer blend the cream cheese and cream. Add the vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Frosting can be spread and a still warm cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.6 g, Cholesterol 65.6 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 312.7 mg, Sugar 52 g
GOOEY CINNAMON CARROT CAKE
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- 2. For cake, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- 3. Place eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and sugar in a large bowl and mix until smooth. Slowly add in dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in carrots, coconut, pineapple, and pecans.
- 4. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until cake springs back when pressed.
- 5. While the cake is baking, to prepare the glaze, add sugar, buttermilk, butter, corn syrup, and baking soda to medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Vigorously stir mixture (adding the baking soda will make the mixture foam, stirring will subside the rising foam!) for about 8 minutes.
- 6. The glaze will begin to turn an amber color. When the mixture is a light amber color, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside until ready to use.
- 7. When the cake comes out of the oven, immediately poke holes in cake. Pour the buttermilk glaze over the top of the hot cake and spread evenly. Let cake cool completely.
- 8. While the cake cools, for frosting, add cream cheese and butter in large bowl and beat until fluffy. Add brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Slowly add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- 9. Once the cake is cooled, evenly spread frosting over cake. Yield: 24 servings
INCREDIBLY MOIST AND EASY CARROT CAKE
This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever used. We prefer to use a hand grater when preparing the carrots since it creates delicate carrot shreds that melt into the cake batter. Pre-shredded bags or shredding carrots using a food processor are also options, but the carrot shreds will be larger. This recipe is forgiving. You can make this with or without the nuts or raisins. We love the combination of granulated and brown sugar, but if you only have one of them, use it, and the cake will still be delicious. Frosting: Our creamy frosting recipe shared below is not a traditional cream cheese frosting. Thanks to whipped cream, it's creamier and has soft peaks (you can see it in our video). We love it, but if you prefer a more traditional frosting, see the tips section below the recipe. We have provided instructions for a classic cream cheese frosting that works nicely with this cake.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield Makes 1 (9-inch) double layer cake (16 thin slices) or 22 to 24 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans, line the bottom with parchment paper and then grease the top. Or grease and flour the bottom and sides of both pans.
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176C).
- Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until very well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking after each one.
- Switch to a large rubber spatula. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl, then add the dry ingredients in three parts, gently stirring until they disappear and the batter is smooth.
- Stir in the carrots, nuts, and raisins.
- Divide the cake batter between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake until the tops of the cake layers are springy when touched and when a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes.
- Cool cakes in the pans for 15 minutes, then carefully turn the cake layers out onto cooling racks. Remove the parchment paper and cool completely. If you find that a cake layer is sticking to the bottom of the pan, leave the cake pan upside down and allow gravity to do its thing.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with a handheld mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute.
- Beat in the powdered sugar, a 1/4 cup at a time, until fluffy.
- Pour in the whipping cream. Beat on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the frosting is whipped and creamy. This frosting resembles the texture of whipped cream. Chill covered until ready to frost the cake.
- When the cake layers are completely cool, frost the top of one cake layer, and place the second cake layer on top.
- Add the remaining frosting to the top of the carrot cake and use a butter knife or small spatula to swirl the frosting around. Leave the sides of the cake unfrosted. Finish with a handful of nuts on top.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice (1 of 16), Calories 535, Fat 33.4g, SaturatedFat 6.9g, Cholesterol 69.3mg, Sodium 315.9mg, Carbohydrate 56.4g, Fiber 2.4g, Sugar 40.5g, Protein 5.6g
EASY GOOEY CARROT CAKE
Who doesn't love carrot cake? And this one is so easy to make.
Provided by sherry monfils @smonfils
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350. Lightly spray a 9" x 13" baking dish w/ cooking spray. In bowl, combine 1/2 cup butter w/ cake mix and 1 egg.
- Mix well, press dough into bottom of baking dish. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1/2 cup butter. Beat in eggs. Beat in vanilla and powdered sugar.
- Fold in walnuts and pineapple. Spread mix over crust. Bake about 40 mins.
EASY CARROT CAKE
Top this classic carrot cake with moreish icing and chopped walnuts or pecans. Serve as a sweet treat with a cup of tea any time of the day.
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat
Time 1h5m
Yield Serves 10-12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Oil and line the base and sides of two 20cm cake tins with baking parchment. Whisk the oil, yogurt, eggs, vanilla and zest in a jug. Mix the flour, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg with a good pinch of salt in a bowl. Squeeze any lumps of sugar through your fingers, shaking the bowl a few times to bring the lumps to the surface.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry, along with the carrots, raisins and half the nuts, if using. Mix well to combine, then divide between the tins.
- Bake for 25-30 mins or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. If any wet mixture clings to the skewer, return to the oven for 5 mins, then check again. Leave to cool in the tins.
- To make the icing, beat the butter and sugar together until smooth. Add half the soft cheese and beat again, then add the rest (adding it bit by bit prevents the icing from splitting). Remove the cakes from the tins and sandwich together with half the icing. Top with the remaining icing and scatter with the remaining walnuts. Will keep in the fridge for up to five days. Best eaten at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 680 calories, Fat 37 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 78 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 61 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
Tips for Making Easy Gooey Carrot Cake:
- Use fresh carrots. Fresh carrots have a sweeter flavor and more nutrients than store-bought carrots.
- Grate the carrots finely. This will help them blend into the cake batter more easily and evenly.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake rise evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
This easy gooey carrot cake is a delicious and moist dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is also relatively easy to make, even for beginners. With a few simple tips, you can make a carrot cake that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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