CARROT CAKE VIII

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A heavenly, homespun dessert perfect for a party or just simply for the family!

Provided by Anra Lee

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound carrots
2 cups white sugar
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
¾ cup vegetable oil
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
4 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins
1 ½ tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 ½ teaspoons orange zest
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat Bundt pan with vegetable oil spray. Flour pan and tap out excess flour.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, salt, soda and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine coconut, walnuts and raisins. Set aside.
  • Grate carrots (to make 3 cups). Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, pineapple with juice, oil and applesauce. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and carrots.
  • Add flour mixture and beat on low speed until combined. Add coconut, walnuts and raisins and combine.
  • Put batter into 10 inch Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 to 70 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack. Invert onto serving plate. Frost, and refrigerate one hour.
  • To make the frosting: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, confectioners sugar, orange zest and juice. Beat until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.5 calories, Carbohydrate 88.3 g, Cholesterol 90.2 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 519.8 mg, Sugar 58.9 g

Ben Lomas
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I'm a beginner baker and this recipe was challenging, but I'm glad I tried it. The cake turned out great and I learned a lot.


raj sedai
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I have a gluten intolerance and this recipe was easy to adapt. I used gluten-free flour and it turned out great.


PEDRO Rodriguez
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This carrot cake is perfect for special occasions. It's elegant and delicious.


shaman ahmad
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My kids loved this cake! They ate it all up and even asked for seconds.


Strong Woman
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I love the spices in this cake. They give it a warm and cozy flavor.


Feriz Ajlia
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I love the texture of this cake. It's moist and fluffy, with just the right amount of crunch from the carrots.


Chas Allen
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I have a major sweet tooth and this carrot cake definitely satisfied my cravings. It's sweet, but not too sweet.


Abul Hasnat
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This recipe is perfect for busy moms like me. It's quick and easy to make, and it always turns out great.


Wajahat Raza
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I added a few personal touches to this recipe, such as using chopped walnuts and raisins. It turned out even better than I expected!


Ritesh Singh
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This carrot cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it and I received many compliments on it.


vicky joseph
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I made a few substitutions to make this cake healthier, such as using whole wheat flour and reducing the amount of sugar. It still turned out delicious!


Saejal Msaejal
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I'm a novice baker and this recipe was easy to follow. The cake turned out perfectly and my family loved it.


Musa khan Khan
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I've made carrot cake many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The cream cheese frosting is to die for!


Hibiki
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This carrot cake recipe is a keeper! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully.