THREE-LAYER CARROT CAKE
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 12 to 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly butter and flour the cake pans.
- Put the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and cocoa in a mixing bowl, and whisk together to blend. Put the sugars in a large mixing bowl, and whisk in the peanut oil. Then whisk in the eggs, 1 at a time, followed by the vanilla. When fully blended, add the flour mixture all at once, and mix just until smooth. Stir in the grated carrots and the pecans. Divide the batter evenly between the 3 cake pans. Drop each pan sharply onto the counter from a height of about 6 inches to remove any air pockets. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the center springs back gently when touched. Remove from the oven and place on cooling racks until completely cooled; then unmold.
- Place 1 of the cake layers, bottom side up, on a cake plate or pedestal. Spoon approximately 1/4 of the frosting onto the layer, and spread it over evenly. Place a second layer, bottom side down, on top of the first, and spread with an equal amount of frosting. Place the final layer, bottom side down, on top of the others and frost the top and sides with the remaining frosting. Store in a cool but not refrigerated area until ready to serve.
- Place the butter in the mixing bowl of an electric mixer. Mix on medium speed just until the butter begins to become malleable, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cream cheese, in pieces, and mix until thoroughly blended. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla, and mix until blended. Increase mixer speed slightly, and continue mixing for 2 to 3 minutes, until the frosting becomes light and fluffy. Remove from the mixer, and fold in the pecans.
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Nightlemur
[email protected]I found this carrot cake to be a bit dry, but the cream cheese frosting was a nice touch.
Pream Dhamala
[email protected]This carrot cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cream cheese frosting is delicious.
Korbeen124
[email protected]I've tried many carrot cake recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Solo Gamer
[email protected]This carrot cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Paul Stanton
[email protected]I love this carrot cake! It's the perfect combination of sweet and moist.
Desna Prinz Rowe
[email protected]This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever tried.
KalaKoaKid 82
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it. The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy.
diana bitrus
[email protected]This carrot cake is delicious! I love the cream cheese frosting.
Bella Craig
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Paniel Kim
[email protected]This carrot cake is the best I've ever had. It's moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for.
MD Akhas
[email protected]This cake was amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect sweetness.
Peggy Baldwin
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a big hit. The kids loved the funfetti colors and the cake was moist and delicious.
Diala Hammouri
[email protected]This was my first time making carrot cake and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the cake was delicious. I especially liked the cream cheese frosting.
Kiayla Barnes
[email protected]I've made this carrot cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is dense and moist, and the cream cheese frosting is tangy and sweet. I love the addition of chopped walnuts, which gives the cake a nice crunch.
bhagwan bhandari
[email protected]This carrot cake was a hit! I made it for my family's Easter dinner and everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.