Best 8 Moms Carrot Cake Recipes

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Carrot cake is a classic dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a moist and flavorful cake that is made with grated carrots, sugar, flour, eggs, and spices. Carrot cake is often served with a cream cheese frosting, which adds a delicious and tangy flavor to the cake.

This article features two different recipes for carrot cake: a classic carrot cake recipe and a gluten-free carrot cake recipe. The classic carrot cake recipe is a traditional recipe that uses all-purpose flour and white sugar. The gluten-free carrot cake recipe is a healthier alternative that uses gluten-free flour and honey. Both recipes are easy to follow and produce delicious and moist carrot cakes.

In addition to the two carrot cake recipes, this article also includes a recipe for cream cheese frosting. The cream cheese frosting is a simple and delicious frosting that is perfect for topping carrot cake. It is made with cream cheese, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. The frosting is easy to make and can be whipped up in just a few minutes.

Whether you are looking for a classic carrot cake recipe or a healthier gluten-free option, this article has you covered. With its detailed instructions and helpful tips, this article will help you make a delicious and moist carrot cake that your family and friends will love.

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

BEST CARROT CAKE (MOM'S RECIPE)



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This is the best carrot cake recipe I have ever tasted, and it is my mom's recipe that my family has enjoyed for many years.

Provided by Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Categories     Dessert

Time 52m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups oil
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups grated carrots
1 package cream cheese, softened ((8 ounce package))
1 stick butter, softened
1 pound confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together all dry ingredients - flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and sugar; set aside.
  • In the bowl of your stand mixer (or other large bowl if you are using a hand mixer), beat together the eggs, oil, and vanilla.
  • With the mixer on low, slowly incorporate dry ingredients and shredded carrots, mixing until just combined.
  • Pour into 2 greased 9-inch cake pans. Bake until toothpick comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • Combine the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat with a mixer until smooth. Start out at a low speed, and gently ramp up until it looks like frosting (about a minute).
  • Add walnuts in last, and beat a few seconds to incorporate.
  • Frost the cake only after it has cooled completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 kcal, Carbohydrate 68 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 411 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 54 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CARROT CAKE RECIPE



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This is the classic moist and thick carrot cake recipe with a wonderfully nutty flavor. It's the carrot cake recipe from the local coffee shop, and it gets rave reviews.Make sure to frost it with the decadent cream cheese frosting for a luxurious dessert experience.

Provided by Moms Who Think

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups sugar
1 cup pecans, chopped
4 cups grated carrots
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 stick butter, softened
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 box powdered sugar (1 lb.)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, baking powder, flour, cinnamon and baking soda in a bowl. Add in the eggs and oil.
  • Mix until just blended and then add the carrots and pecans.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F to 400 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until done.
  • Mix cream cheese and butter until smooth, add sugar and vanilla and blend well. Spread on cooled cake.

EASY ONE-BOWL CARROT CAKE RECIPE



Easy One-Bowl Carrot Cake Recipe image

Moist, perfectly spiced, and finished with a fluffy cream cheese frosting, this easy carrot cake recipe is truly the best!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h5m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup canola or vegetable oil
4 eggs
3 cups grated carrots
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional mix-ins: 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, 1 cup raisins, handful of shredded coconut, or 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup salted butter, softened
8 ounces full-fat block-style cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 lb. confectioners' sugar
Approximately 2 tablespoons milk (more or less, depending on desired consistency)
½ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Add the oil and eggs, one at a time. Beat with an electric mixer until completely combined. Add carrots and vanilla extract; mix well. If using, fold in nuts, raisins, coconut, or drained pineapple.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Set on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once the cake is completely cool, prepare the frosting. Cream together butter, cream cheese and vanilla. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar and mix until completely blended. Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches the desired consistency. I use about 2 tablespoons of milk total, but you may need slightly less or slightly more.
  • Spread the frosting on top of the cool cake. Garnish with chopped nuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice (1/16 of the cake), Calories 505.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 67.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, Fat 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Sodium 404.4 mg, Fiber 1.3 g, Sugar 53.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 15.9 g

TO DIE FOR CARROT CAKE



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This To Die For Carrot Cake receives rave reviews for it's unbelievable moistness and flavor! Truly the BEST CARROT CAKE you'll ever try! So easy to make and as an added bonus, there's no oil or butter! I know this cake will quickly become a family favorite!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ¼ cups unsweetened applesauce (or oil, this is what my Nana used)
2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs (room temperature)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup Dole crushed pineapple (not drained! {use the pineapple in JUICE not syrup})
½ cup butter (softened)
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pound powdered sugar
top with toasted pecans or coconut if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine #1 ingredients. Add #2 ingredients. Stir in #3 ingredients.
  • Pour into a lightly greased 9 x 13 , two 9-inch pans or three 8-inch pans. (The cake is very moist so cutting parchment for the bottom of your pans will ensure they don't stick. I prefer to use the non-stick baking spray that has the flour in it for easy cake removal.)
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes for the 9x13 and 9-inch pans and 25-30 minutes for the 8-inch pans. You're looking for an inserted toothpick to come out clean.
  • Let cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pan and then remove to a cooling rack and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 kcal, Carbohydrate 77 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 274 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 61 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CLASSIC CARROT CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: carrot, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, allspice, kosher salt, baking powder, baking soda, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, large eggs, vegetable oil, raisin, crushed pineapple, unsalted butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, walnuts

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h55m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups carrot, hand-grated
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup raisin
1 cup crushed pineapple, canned
1 cup unsalted butter, (2 sticks) room temperature
12 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups walnuts, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Grease 3 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
  • Grate the carrots on the small holes of a box grater. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, sift together 2½ cups (310 G) of flour, the cinnamon, allspice, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk together.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs together with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until just combined.
  • With the mixer running, gradually pour in the vegetable oil.
  • With the mixer on medium-low speed, add ⅓ of the flour mixture at a time to the wet ingredients. Beat just to incorporate. Stop mixing when there is just a small amount of flour visible.
  • In a small bowl, toss the raisins with the remaining tablespoon of flour.
  • Add the raisin, grated carrots, and pineapple to the batter and fold to incorporate with a rubber spatula.
  • Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a fork inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean.
  • Cool the cakes on a wire rack until the pans are cool to the touch. Remove the cakes from the pans and let cool completely on the rack.
  • Make the icing: In a large bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla with an electric hand mixer on medium-low speed. Once combined, mix on medium-high speed for 30 seconds, until light and fluffy.
  • Add the powdered sugar, ½ cup (60 G) at a time, beating on medium-low speed to incorporate each addition.
  • Assemble the cake: Check to see if the top of each cake is flat. If not, use a serrated knife level off the cakes.
  • Place 1 cake layer on a serving platter or cake stand. Spoon ¼ of the icing on top and spread in an even layer. Add another layer of cake and spread with another ¼ of the icing. Set the last cake layer on top with the bottom up to ensure a very flat surface. Spread the rest of the icing over the top and sides.
  • Gently press the walnuts into the icing around the sides of the cake.
  • Chill for 30-60 minutes to let the icing set, then slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1012 calories, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 68 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 63 grams

OLD-FASHIONED CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

A pleasingly moist cake, this treat is the one I requested that my mom make each year for my birthday. It's dotted with sweet carrots and a hint of cinnamon. The fluffy buttery frosting is scrumptious with chopped walnuts stirred in. One piece of this homemade carrot cake is never enough-better than all the other carrot cakes recipes I've tried!-Kim Orr, West Grove, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups grated carrots
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Orange and green food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and oil. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; beat into egg mixture. Stir in carrots., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in another large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. Reserve 1/2 cup frosting for decorating if desired. If desired, stir walnuts into remaining frosting. , Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. If decorating the cake, tint 1/4 cup reserved frosting orange and 1/4 cup green. Cut a small hole in the corner of pastry or plastic bag; insert #7 round pastry tip. Fill the bag with orange frosting. Pipe twelve carrots on top of cake, so each slice will have a carrot. Using #67 leaf pastry tip and the green frosting, pipe a leaf at the top of each carrot. , Store cake in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 28g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MOM'S AMAZING "24 KARAT" CARROT CAKE



Mom's Amazing

This cake has recevied the highest bid for 15 years at my Mother's church bake sale - it's amazing and impressive but best of all it is soooo easy. Best to make it with fresh spices to really get the full flavor. Enjoy!

Provided by srsmithtx

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 3 layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 cups carrots, grated
8 ounces crushed pineapple, lightly drained
1 cup pecans, chopped
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups oil
8 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/8 cup margarine, melted
4 cups powdered sugar (or more depending on consistency)

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and add sugar; stir in oil. Add all dry ingredients. Add carrots and pineapple. Mix well.
  • Grease and flour 3 9" pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-50 minutes (longer if you're using different pans). Test by inserting a toothpick, cake is done when toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minute Turn out on racks to cool.
  • Beat frosting ingredients together and top each cake layer, then assemble the cake and cover the sides.

MOM-MOM'S CARROT CAKE



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Posted for safe-keeping, this was my dear long-departed Grandmother's recipe from way back. My cousin had it and I never want to be without as to me this is the best carrot cake in the whole, wide world. Besides, Mom-Mom always told us it was nice to share...

Provided by Shabby Sign Shoppe

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups carrots, grated
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup butter
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup nuts (pecans) (optional)

Steps:

  • FOR CAKE:.
  • Beat together all cake ingredients. Add carrots last. Grease and flour pans. Bake @ 350 for 40-55 minutes in 2 cake pans or mold. (I use a bundt cake mold and baked for 50 minutes.).
  • FOR ICING:.
  • Beat together. all ingredients (can use less vanilla if perferred).
  • If too dry add a little milk.
  • Keep cake wrapped & refrigerated.
  • Best to make day before to let flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.5, Fat 35.1, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 101.5, Sodium 378.1, Carbohydrate 69.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 51.6, Protein 5.9

Tips:

  • Mise en place (Prep work): Before you start baking, measure and gather all the ingredients and tools you'll need. This will help ensure that you have everything you need and that the baking process goes smoothly.
  • Creaming butter and sugar: When creaming butter and sugar together, make sure to do it until the mixture is light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and more tender cake.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients: When adding the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, do it gradually and mix well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from becoming lumpy.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Use fresh vegetables: For the best flavor, use fresh carrots in your carrot cake. Fresh carrots will give the cake a moist and flavorful texture.
  • Use quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will affect the overall taste of your carrot cake. Use high-quality butter, sugar, flour, and spices.
  • Do not over bake the cake: Over baking the cake will result in a dry, crumbly cake. Bake the cake just until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Carrot cake is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed all year round. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and crunchy walnuts, carrot cake is sure to please everyone. Whether you're looking for a classic carrot cake recipe or something with a twist, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love. So grab your apron and get baking!

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