Best 6 Excellent Carrot Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of an irresistible Carrot Cake, a timeless classic that captivates hearts with its moist texture, sweet and spicy notes, and stunning appearance. This exceptional cake is a symphony of flavors, combining grated carrots, aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a hint of tangy cream cheese frosting. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our collection of Carrot Cake recipes will guide you through every step to create a masterpiece that will delight your taste buds and impress your loved ones. From the classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting to the unique Pineapple Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream Frosting, our diverse range of recipes caters to every palate.

Additional Recipes Included:
1. Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting: This classic recipe is a must-try for carrot cake enthusiasts. The moist and fluffy cake is perfectly complemented by a velvety cream cheese frosting, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.
2. Pineapple Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream Frosting: Experience a tropical twist on the classic carrot cake with this delightful recipe. The addition of pineapple and coconut cream frosting adds a burst of tropical flavors, making this cake a perfect treat for any occasion.
3. Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting: Enjoy individual servings of carrot cake goodness with these adorable cupcakes. Topped with a luscious maple cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings.
4. Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting: Craving a delicious and convenient carrot cake fix? These Carrot Cake Bars are the answer. Featuring a chewy oat crust and a generous layer of carrot cake filling, topped with cream cheese frosting, these bars are perfect for on-the-go snacking or sharing with friends.
5. Carrot Cake Cheesecake: Experience the ultimate fusion of two classic desserts with this Carrot Cake Cheesecake. The creamy cheesecake filling is perfectly complemented by the moist carrot cake layer, creating a decadent and unforgettable dessert that will be the star of any gathering.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT CAKE



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My family's best carrot cake recipe dates back to my great-grandmother! We bake up a few of these carrot cakes for special occasions to make sure there's enough to go around. You'll love the texture this pretty, moist treat gets from pineapple, coconut and, of course, carrots! -Debbie Terenzini-Wilkerson, Lusby, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups canola oil
2 cups finely grated carrots
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup well-drained crushed pineapple
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped nuts
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Add the eggs, oil, carrots and vanilla; beat until combined. Stir in pineapple, coconut and nuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a small bowl until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost cake. Sprinkle with additional nuts. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 819 calories, Fat 49g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 91g carbohydrate (72g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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

CARROT CAKE



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Here's an old-fashioned carrot cake that's got more carrots than spice. Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.

Provided by Marc Boyer

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups white sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup buttermilk
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup flaked coconut
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk. Stir in carrots, coconut, vanilla, and pineapple. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; gently stir into carrot mixture. Stir in chopped nuts. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Remove from oven, and set aside to cool.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine butter or margarine, cream cheese, vanilla, and confectioners sugar. Blend until creamy. Frost cake while still in the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.5 calories, Carbohydrate 83.5 g, Cholesterol 70.4 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 540.4 mg, Sugar 67 g

EXCELLENT CARROT CAKE



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Chock full of flavor, this is the best carrot cake! It tastes even better the next day after the flavors meld. A tad more time consuming than the average carrot cake, but well worth it!

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 cups sugar
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 1/4 cups coconut
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup solid margarine, softened
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients; beat well.
  • Mix flour, soda, salt and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture; stir well.
  • Add carrots, walnuts, pineapple and coconut; stir well.
  • Pour batter into greased and floured 13x9 baking pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 55 minutes, or until pick comes out clean.
  • Buttermilk Glaze: Combine first 5 ingredients in large saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil; cook 4 minutes on medium heat.
  • Remove from heat; add vanilla.
  • Pour buttermilk glaze over warm cake; let cake cool.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting: Mix cream cheese and butter; beat until smooth.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Spread cream cheese frosting on top of cooled cake.

OLD-FASHIONED CARROT CAKE



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MY FAMILY thinks this is the best carrot cake ever! We love the moist texture. The surprise is in the frosting. It's a pleasant departure from the usual cream cheese frosting that tops most carrot cakes. This cake doesn't last very long around our house! -Muriel Doherty, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
3 cups finely shredded carrots
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped walnuts
FLUFFY FROSTING:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, carrots, cream cheese and oil until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to carrot mixture. Stir in pineapple and nuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack to cool. , In a heavy saucepan, cook and stir flour and milk over medium-low heat until a thick paste forms, about 10 minutes. Chill for 30 minutes. In a large mixer, cream the butter, sugars and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in the chilled flour mixture until smooth, about 5 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Frost cake. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652 calories, Fat 40g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

THE ULTIMATE CARROT CAKE



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A culmination of all the tweaks and advice I've found for the ultimate carrot cake.

Provided by Gabrielle Dante

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup canola oil
½ cup applesauce
4 large eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups grated carrots
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained and squeezed dry
1 cup chopped pecans
3 ½ cups powdered sugar, or more to taste
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Beat brown and white sugars, oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until well combined. Mix in flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in carrots and pineapple, then fold in pecans. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • While the cake is cooling, combine powdered sugar, cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract for frosting in a medium bowl. Beat until mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped pecans.
  • Spread frosting over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 51.4 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 246.5 mg, Sugar 38.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your carrot cake.
  • Grate the carrots finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the batter and prevent them from becoming too crunchy.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Use a cream cheese frosting. Cream cheese frosting is a classic pairing for carrot cake.
  • Decorate the cake with chopped walnuts, pecans, or raisins. This will add a nice touch of flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

Carrot cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. It's perfect for potlucks, birthday parties, or any other special occasion. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and cream cheese frosting, carrot cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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