MRS. FIELDS CARROT CAKE

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I received an email this morning with a few more copycat recipes in it. They sounded too yummy not to post!

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 9-inch cake, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups carrots, grated
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup raisins
1 cup walnuts, chopped
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup salted butter, softened
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about 1, large lemon)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
  • Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  • In a large bowl stir together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and sugars. Add butter, one egg and vanilla; blend with electric mixer on low speed.
  • Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl. And remaining eggs, one at a time, beating 30 seconds after each addition. Add carrots, pineapple, raisins and walnuts. Blend on low until thoroughly combined. Pour batter into prepared pans and smooth the surface with a rubber spatula. Bake in center of oven for 60-70 minutes. Toothpick inserted into center should come out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Then invert cakes on rack and cool to room temperature.
  • TO PREPARE ICING: In a medium bowl with electic mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add lemon juice and vanilla; beat until combined. Add sugar gradually, mixing on low until smooth.
  • TO ICE THE CARROT CAKE: Place one layer on a cake platter, and with a metal spatula spread icing over the top to form a thin filling. Place second layer over the first, rounded side up. Coat the top and sides of the cake evenly with remaining icing. Refrigerate 1 hour to set icing.

dina fe
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This is my go-to carrot cake recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Irfan bhai Irfan
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ahmed Sameh
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This cake was just okay. It wasn't as moist as I would have liked, and the frosting was a bit too sweet.


MD Shafikul Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Sovit Karmacharya
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This carrot cake was a huge disappointment. The cake was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.


Pierre Sarah Orlane
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This cake is amazing! It's moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I highly recommend it!


Gregory Nzimande
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cake was surprisingly delicious and the frosting was perfect.


Party Octo
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This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever tried. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for.


dee bee
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! Will make again.


Norden norden
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This carrot cake was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved it, and I even got requests for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


Prof Ebuka
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I've been a fan of Mrs. Fields' carrot cake for years, and I was so excited to find this recipe. It turned out even better than I expected! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will defini