MY BEST CARROT CAKE

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Carrot cake is a family favorite. However, each recipe I ever used lacked "something". So after researching and trying so many, I finally decided to come up with what I thought would be good. My family and friends all said it was the best they ever tasted! So this is my recipe, developed May 2013, by me!

Provided by Sharon P

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 1/2 c flour
2 c sugar
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground cloves
4 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/3 c oil
4 c shredded carrots, lightly packed
3/4 c crushed pineapple, well drained
3/4 c chopped pecans
1 c flaked coconut
FROSTING:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
2 stick butter, not margarine
2 lb powdered suger
1 Tbsp powdered vanilla, if available (this will not thin your frosting)
TOPPING:
1 c finely chopped pecans
1 c coconut, toasted or not.

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all dry ingredients together.
  • 2. Add in beaten eggs & oil. Mix until well blended. Add carrots, pineapple, pecans & coconut. Mix well, but never fast.
  • 3. Pour into 2 10" prepared cake pans. Bake at 350, for 20 mins. Then finish baking at 325, about 30 more mins. or more, until done. Test for doneness.
  • 4. Cool on racks, then remove from pans while slightly warm. Finish cooling, or pop into freezer until cold and ready to frost.
  • 5. For frosting: Put cream cheese & butter into mixer, mix until well blended. Add powdered sugar a scoop at a time, on low speed. Then add vanilla. Raise speed, until well blended. Frost cakes when cakes are very cool/cold.
  • 6. For topping: Mix coconut and pecans together. Cover sides with mixture, and top, if not decorating.
  • 7. Refrigerate until 20 minutes before serving. Refrigerate any remaining cake. This makes a very large cake and recipe can be cut in half. ENJOY!

abufatuma yusuf
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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.


Phiona redisha Katusiime
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but this recipe was really good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Oluwaseun Ojo
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This carrot cake was easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


ADEEB FF
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This carrot cake was a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more moisture next time.


Zami Raaj
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This carrot cake is a winner! It's moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect topping. I highly recommend this recipe.


kenziex bear
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I've tried many carrot cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of moistness, flavor, and sweetness.


Ademola Adebola
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I made this carrot cake for my daughter's birthday, and she loved it! She said it was the best carrot cake she's ever had.


Ammad Faisal
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This carrot cake is a perfect balance of moist and fluffy. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


onaolapo ismail
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the carrot cake turned out delicious.


PhD in The
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This carrot cake is so good, I could eat it every day.


Trisala Rajbansi
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I've been looking for a good carrot cake recipe, and this one is definitely it! It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Charles Davis
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I made this carrot cake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Veechi Gold
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This was my first time making carrot cake, and it turned out beautifully! Thanks for the recipe.


Alwande Snqobile
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This carrot cake was easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Hikmat Baloch
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. This carrot cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement.


Markus 2.0
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This carrot cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Mir Safian
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I made this carrot cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best carrot cake he's ever had.


Lungisa Yaphi
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This was the best carrot cake I've ever had! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Daniel Chinonso
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I've made this carrot cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for carrot cake.


Farida Nasim Butt
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This carrot cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect topping. I'll definitely be making this again.