CARROT-CRANBERRY CAKE

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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Carrot

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 3/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
3 eggs
1 tablespoon ginger-flavored brandy or water
2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 medium)
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
Cream Cheese Frosting
2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon ginger-flavored brandy or vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt, if desired
2 1/2 to 3 cups powdered sugar
Sugared cranberries, if desired
Sugared orange peel, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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.

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This recipe is a fail. I followed it exactly and my cake turned out terrible.


maya sagore
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out right. It was too dense and didn't have much flavor.


muneeb jani
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste. I think I might try adding some extra oil or butter next time.


Adrian Markaj
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I had some trouble finding cranberries, so I used raisins instead. The cake still turned out well, but I think it would have been better with cranberries.


Emotras Santos
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a good cake.


Theo Sprintall Foster
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's my go-to recipe for carrot cake.


Judith Chikaodili
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This cake is a keeper! It's moist, flavorful, and the cranberries add a nice touch.


SDS_ RapSheet
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Delicious! I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it.


Victoria P
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. The cranberries gave it a festive touch.


Md Abrar
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but this one changed my mind. The cranberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the cake. It was also very moist and flavorful.


Nakayiza Faridah
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This carrot cranberry cake was a huge hit at my holiday party! It was moist, flavorful, and the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I'll definitely be making it again next year.