Best 4 Grandma Chics Carrot Cake Recipes

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Carrot cake is a classic dessert loved by people of all ages. It is dense, moist, and bursting with carrot flavor. This particular recipe, Grandma Chic's Carrot Cake, is extra special because it includes a cream cheese frosting that is to die for. The cake itself is made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, eggs, oil, carrots, and pineapple. The pineapple adds a bit of sweetness and moisture to the cake, making it even more irresistible. The cream cheese frosting is made with cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. It is light and fluffy, and it pairs perfectly with the carrot cake. This recipe also includes instructions for making a carrot cake bundt cake and a carrot cake loaf cake, so you can choose the shape that you like best. No matter which shape you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious carrot cake.

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

GRANDMA'S CARROT CAKE



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My grandma was very special to me. She had a big country kitchen that was full of wonderful aromas any time we visited. This was one of her prized cake recipes, and it continues to be a favorite from generation to generation. -Denise Strasz, Detroit, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups shredded carrots (about 6 medium)
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., Beat first 4 ingredients until well blended. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in carrots and walnuts., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack; cool completely., For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593 calories, Fat 35g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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.

GRANDMA CHICS CARROT CAKE 1968



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Yummmmy yummmmy in my tummmmy cake !!!!!!! My mom-in-law, finally gave this recipe to me in 1968, after every weekend out at the cottage, I would eat it all up, and leave nothing for them to take home. There's always a new way to get their prized recipes.......375 degrees oven 45 minutes, remove poke holes place on filling and return to 375 degrees oven last 15 minutes, 9 1/2 cup greased and floured tube pan. Remember also if you use a bundt pan they have a tendency to cook faster, and if not careful could result in a drier cake. Also I like to make the holes for the topping with the handle of a wooden spoon that way everything goes into the cake a little better, leaving only a slight amount on top.

Provided by andypandy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 cups grated fresh carrots (should be 4 carrots)
4 whole eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup golden raisins or 1 cup drained crushed pineapple
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup canola oil or 1 cup vegetable salad oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Carnation Evaporated Milk
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
i usually make one and a half times the topping with nuts, chopped fine the cake can take that much, using a wooden spoon to poke holes almost to the bottom
2 1/2 tablespoons water
1 dash salt
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/3 cups powdered icing sugar

Steps:

  • Cake Method: Beat eggs, and gradually add the sugar Blend in the grated carrots Sift the dry ingredients together and add alternately with the salad oil Blend in the vanilla Add the nuts Add the raisins OR pineapple Pour into prepared pan Bake the first 45 minutes at 375 degrees.
  • Remove from oven With a large handle of a wooden spoon or skewer poke holes all over the cake.
  • Down to bottom.
  • Pour topping into holes and all over top Place back into oven for the last 15 minutes 375 degrees.
  • Test with a tester, should come away clean.
  • When done remove from oven Place onto a cooling rack.
  • Cool completely When cool glaze with a coffee glaze over the top and over the sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.1, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 318.2, Carbohydrate 69.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 47.9, Protein 5.5

GRANDMA'S CARROT CAKE



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This recipe has been a favorite in our family for three generations. Different from traditional carrot cakes, this cake is extremely moist and flavorful and is topped with a buttermilk glaze while still warm. Try it and I think you will agree that it is the best!! Be certain to reduce the baking temperature to 325 degrees F(165 degrees C) if using a glass baking pan.

Provided by heybejay

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Carrot Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar and oil until blended. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture just until incorporated. Fold in the pineapple, carrots, coconut and walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. While still warm, poke holes in the cake with a fork.
  • For the glaze: In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, buttermilk and vanilla. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes. Pour glaze over warm cake, then allow to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.7 calories, Carbohydrate 78.5 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 323.7 mg, Sugar 59.1 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, measure and gather all of your ingredients and equipment. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your carrot cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The cake should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Use a cream cheese frosting: A cream cheese frosting is a classic pairing for carrot cake. Make sure the frosting is thick and fluffy, and spread it evenly over the cake.
  • Decorate the cake with chopped walnuts or pecans: This will add a nice crunchy texture and flavor to the cake.

Conclusion:

Grandma Chic's Carrot Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, fluffy texture, sweet and spicy flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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