A 14-CARAT CARROT CAKE

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No, there aren't 14 carrots in it--only two, but this carrot cake with pineapple and pecans and a cream cheese frosting--worth every cent! It is from a Junior League Cookbook.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups oil
2 cups grated raw carrots
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 lb confectioners' sugar (sifted)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and cinnamon.
  • In mixing bowl, beat eggs and add sugar.
  • Let stand until sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in oil, carrots, drained pineapple and nuts.
  • Stir in dry ingredients and beat until well blended--3 minutes or so with blender.
  • Turn into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans or one 13-x9-inch pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
  • Cool in pans about 10 minutes, then turn onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
  • Frosting: Combine butter, cream cheese and vanilla in large bowl and beat until well blended.
  • Add powdered sugar gradually, beating vigorously.
  • If frosting is too thick, thin with a few drops of milk to spreading consistency.

Pat Kelly
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This carrot cake is to die for! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ya Limon
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of carrot cake. But I'm so glad I did! This cake is amazing. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Jeffrey CD
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I'm a professional baker, and I have to say that this carrot cake recipe is one of the best I've ever tried. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect texture.


Val Cabral
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I've tried many carrot cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of spices and sweetness.


Zulthan Moh
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This carrot cake is a work of art! It's so beautiful and elegant, I almost didn't want to eat it.


Mehtab Mughal
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and decadent, I couldn't resist.


Lianishka Cedeno
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This carrot cake is so moist and flavorful. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the cake.


Juliana Russom the Mixels lover!
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday, and she loved it! She said it was the best carrot cake she'd ever had.


akhlaque ahmad
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The cake is absolutely delicious and sure to impress your guests.


Itzel Salinas
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I was skeptical about the 14-carat gold leaf, but it really added a touch of elegance to the cake. My guests were very impressed.


Kennedy Obi
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I've made this carrot cake recipe several times, and it always turns out perfect. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Kganya Phoofolo
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This carrot cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and it was gone in no time.