CLASSIC CARROT CAKE

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I entered this yummy, moist cake in a Colorado Outfitters Association dessert contest. My carrot cake with pineapple earned first place! -Cheri Eby, Gunnison, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 medium)
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking dish., Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a large bowl, beat eggs, carrots, sugars, oil, drained pineapple and reserved juice until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into carrot mixture until blended. Stir in walnuts. Transfer to prepared dish., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Fat 34g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Micheal adonye Jaja
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This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Jonathan Escobar
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I've made this carrot cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Maleselathomas Thomas
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This carrot cake is delicious! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Nabeel Ahmad
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I love this carrot cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I've tried other carrot cake recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Khaja Zubair
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This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Thomas Mcphee
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I've made this carrot cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Georgina stone
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This carrot cake is delicious! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Husen Bhat
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I love this carrot cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I've tried other carrot cake recipes, but this one is by far the best.


popy khatun khatun
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This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.


EStella Gaoz
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I've made this carrot cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


TAMIM SHAREAR
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This carrot cake is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a delicious and healthy snack.


Tendai Sumburero
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I love the cream cheese frosting on this carrot cake. It's the perfect complement to the moist and flavorful cake.


Ntombifuthi Nongcebo
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This carrot cake is delicious! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


XAYVI LOVE
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I made this cake for a friend's birthday and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Xolile Nana
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This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever used. It's easy to follow and the cake always turns out moist and delicious.


Alodin Mizi
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I love this carrot cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I've tried other carrot cake recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Ricadovidaivas Rivas
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This carrot cake is easy to make and always turns out great. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for my family. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mariza Dawit
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge success! She loved it and so did all of her friends. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness.


sue baskerville
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This carrot cake is the best I've ever had! It's moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.