ADDICTIVE CARROT CAKE

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Wow, this carrot cake is addictive. Thanks to the addition of applesauce, the cake is tender. It has just a hint of cinnamon. We think finely grating the carrots adds not only texture, but a lot of moisture so take the time to finely grate them. Pineapple adds a lot of sweetness to the moist cake but doesn't alter the carrot cake...

Provided by Amanda Hyatt

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 18

CAKE
2 c all-purpose flour
2 c granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
2 c peeled, finely grated carrots or use baby carrots.
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 c applesauce, unsweetened
3/4 c canola oil
8 oz can of crushed pineapple, lightly drained
1/2 c finely chopped walnuts or pecans
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
4 c powdered sugar
8 oz package of cream cheese (not low fat), room temperature
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract or a bit more to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease, flour, and line with parchment or wax paper (3) 9 inch round cake pans, Or lightly grease and flour a 9x13 cake pan.
  • 2. Using a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  • 3. In a smaller bowl stir together carrots, eggs, oil, nuts, and pineapple.
  • 4. Then stir them into dry ingredients until mixture is well combined. **Hand mix only, do not use an electric mixture or it will make the cake dry.**
  • 5. Divide mixture among the 3 cake pans or pour into rectangular pan.
  • 6. Bake for 30 minutes, or 35 mins if using the rectangular pan, until a cake tester or knife comes out clean. The cake will just begin to pull away from the edges of the pan. If using round pans, cool 10 mins before inverting onto cake racks. If you plan to serve cake directly out of the rectangular pan, cool completely in the pan.
  • 7. Prepare the cream cheese frosting. Using an electric mixer combine cream cheese and butter.
  • 8. Slowly beat in confectioners sugar until well combined.
  • 9. Beat in vanilla.
  • 10. When cake is completely cool, frost round layers, front top, and sides.
  • 11. Or spread frosting atop the rectangular cake. Decorate and sprinkle with nuts, if desired.

Sylena Harrington
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This carrot cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of the spices.


CHIEF ELITE
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I've made this carrot cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Kalden Chetty
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This carrot cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Ashiru Medinat
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I love this carrot cake! It's the perfect combination of moist and fluffy. The cream cheese frosting is also delicious.


birukb beyene
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This carrot cake is easy to make and always a hit. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just for a snack.


Moataz Mohammad
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This carrot cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of the pineapple and walnuts.


Pronix Eron
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I made this carrot cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect addition.


Ats Tarek
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This carrot cake is delicious! The carrots add a nice sweetness and the cream cheese frosting is perfect.


Robert Berger
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I love this carrot cake! It's so moist and flavorful. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Iqra Bashir Iqra Bashir
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This carrot cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for birthdays, parties, and even just for a snack.


Pujan Sharma
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but this recipe is amazing. It's moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is perfect.


Mapule Hlanguza
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I made this carrot cake for Easter and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Danger Khan
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This carrot cake is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for birthday parties, potlucks, and even just because I'm craving something sweet.


TiGeRTaSMiD
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I've never been a big fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is perfect.


AJ Ali
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This carrot cake is delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit.


MGW
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I love this carrot cake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for.


Shahin Shah Official
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This was my first time making carrot cake and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the cake was moist and flavorful.


Ilma Haadharaaw
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Teri Soto
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This carrot cake is ridiculously moist and flavorful! The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.