CARROT-CRANBERRY CAKE
Enjoy your carrots naturally sweet, baked in a cake frosted with rich cream cheese frosting.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of three 8-inch square pans or three 8-inch round cake pans with shortening; lightly flour.
- Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the allspice; set aside. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, mayonnaise and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until blended. Beat in 1 tablespoon brandy. Gradually beat in flour mixture until batter is smooth. Stir in carrots, pineapple, pecans and dried cranberries. Pour into pans.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, 1/2 teaspoon brandy and 1/8 teaspoon salt on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar on low speed until smooth and spreadable. Fill layers and frost side and top of cake with frosting. Garnish with cranberries and orange peel. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 58 g, TransFat 0 g
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Ruth Hickman
[email protected]I loved the combination of carrots and cranberries in this cake. It was a nice change from the traditional carrot cake. The cream cheese frosting was also delicious.
Sindy mumba
[email protected]This cake is a showstopper! I made it for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Kainat Khan
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of carrot cake and this recipe did not disappoint. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was divine. I will definitely be making this again!
Rasekh Software
[email protected]This was my first time making carrot cake, and I am so glad I used this recipe. It was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfect! My family loved it.
Maria Dodzo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Ken Pena
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Aizaz Haider
[email protected]I love carrot cake and this recipe did not disappoint. It was easy to follow and the cake turned out moist and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
AxI
[email protected]This cake was simple to make and turned out perfectly. The cream cheese frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a great recipe.
Kain Dunbar
[email protected]I was skeptical about the combination of carrots and cranberries, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cranberries added a nice tartness. I would definitely recommend this recipe!
monir jisan
[email protected]This carrot cranberry cake was an absolute hit at my family gathering. It had the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. The cranberries added a festive touch and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be ma