Best 2 Heavenly Carrot Cake Recipes

Carrot cake is a moist, flavorful cake made with grated carrots, spices, and nuts. Often served as a dessert, it can be enjoyed for breakfast or a snack. This heavenly carrot cake recipe is easy to follow, with simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry. The result is a tender, moist cake with a delicious cream cheese frosting. This article also includes recipes for a decadent cream cheese frosting and a simple glaze that adds a glossy sheen to the cake. And if you're looking for a healthier option, there's a recipe for a gluten-free carrot cake that's just as delicious as the traditional version. You'll also learn how to make carrot cake cupcakes, perfect for a party or special occasion. With all these recipes at your fingertips, you're sure to find the perfect carrot cake for any occasion.

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

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

Ingredients

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

WONDERFUL CARROT CAKE

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This healthy carrot cake recipe is moist, tender and delicious. Kids will love it because it's sweet, and you'll love it because it's packed with good-for-you carrots. -Brenda Rankhorn, New Market, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups finely shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Dash salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat sugars, eggs, oil, applesauce and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flours, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in carrots and walnuts., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and vanilla until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and salt; beat until smooth. Spread over top of cake. Top with additional walnuts, if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

Mise en place: Before you start baking, gather and measure all the ingredients and line the cake pans with parchment paper. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling to find ingredients while the batter is waiting.
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cake will be. Look for fresh carrots, pineapple, and nuts, and use real butter and eggs.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix the batter until just combined.
Bake the carrot cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cake is done.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This heavenly carrot cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and spicy flavor, and its creamy cream cheese 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 heavenly carrot cake a try!