BEST EVER YUMMY CARROT CAKE!!!! (WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING)

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This is the best, most moist & flavorful carrot cake that I have ever eaten and it is definitely something everyone who tries it will remember! As with most of my recipes, they are bits & pieces from different places all put together to achieve (in my opinion) the perfect recipe. I make this as a 12", 4-layer cake to sell at my restaurant. You can easily half this recipe to make an 8", 3-layer cake or a regular 9 x 13 pan.

Provided by KirstenSU04

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 12, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 cups vegetable oil
6 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups shredded carrots
1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained (or 8oz can)
2 cups raisins
20 ounces cream cheese
5/8 cup butter, softened
7 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract (use the clear type if you want really white frosting)
red food coloring
yellow food coloring
green food coloring
powdered sugar, as needed to thicken the frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (If using a commercial convection oven, set it for 325 degrees on high fan).
  • FOR THE CAKE:.
  • Grease & flour four 12" round pans.
  • Whisk first six ingredients in a large bowl until combined(flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt & cinnamon).
  • In a separate smaller bowl, lightly beat oil, eggs & vanilla until combined.
  • Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture until just combined.
  • Carefully stir in the carrots, coconut, walnuts, pineapple & raisins until everything is evenly dispersed.
  • Pour the batter into your greased & floured pans.
  • Bake in the oven, turning half way through, until a toothpick comes out clean. When you lightly push on the cake it should spring back if it is done. (It takes about 25-30 minutes in a convection oven, but will probably take longer in a household oven).
  • Cool the cake on cooling racks until it is room temperature. I cool mine in the fridge to speed things up -- but either way will work.
  • FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:.
  • While the cake is baking & cooling you can make your frosting.
  • Beat cream cheese & softened butter in your mixer until it is light & fluffy.
  • With your mixer on low, slowly add the powdered sugar a little at a time so it doesn't fly out everywhere.
  • Continue beating until the frosting is smooth.
  • Add the vanilla to the frosting & continue to mix until combined.
  • This frosting should be a thick fluffy consistency so you can spread it easily but it won't run.
  • If you want a thinner frosting add less powdered sugar, if you want it thicker add more powdered sugar.
  • TO ASSEMBLE CAKE:.
  • When the cakes are cool, put a dollop of frosting on each one & spread around so there is an evenly covered layer (about 1/4" - 1/2" thick).
  • If you put too much frosting it will squish out from the weight of the stacked cakes.
  • Spread the remainder of the frosting on the sides of the cake.
  • FOR THE CARROT DECORATIONS:.
  • Take two small bowls of frosting.
  • To one add green food coloring until you get a nice "carrot stem green" color.
  • To the other bowl add red + yellow food coloring to make a nice "carrot orange" color.
  • Add extra powdered sugar to each to make the frosting very thick. Then use a pastry bag to pipe little carrots with green stems on the top of the cake.
  • You can use a zip-top bag with a tiny hole cut in the corner to pipe out the frosting carrots if you don't have a pastry bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1119.4, Fat 56.2, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 137.4, Sodium 911.1, Carbohydrate 149.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 116.7, Protein 10.6

Nancy Bishton
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This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever tried. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly creamy and sweet. I've made this cake for several parties and it's always a hit.


Muhammad Harun ur Rashid
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This carrot cake is the perfect combination of moist and fluffy. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again!


Janet Goza
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake is incredibly moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again!


Muna Mishra
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This carrot cake is a winner! It's moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I've made this cake for several parties and it's always a hit.


Bruce Twumasi
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I love this carrot cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jonathan Tucker
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This carrot cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for. I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit.


James Hamilton Jr
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bruh Second alt
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This is the best carrot cake I've ever had! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was perfectly creamy and not too sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Hanif
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I've made this carrot cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly creamy and sweet. I highly recommend this recipe!


YoonKook's Wife
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This carrot cake is absolutely divine! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is perfectly sweet and tangy. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again!