Best 2 Santa Fe Carrot Cake Recipes

Have you ever had a moist, flavorful carrot cake infused with warm, savory spices? If not, then you're in for a treat with this special Santa Fe Carrot Cake recipe. This unique take on the classic carrot cake features a blend of traditional fall flavors with a hint of Southwestern flair. But that's not all! This article offers two more tempting recipes—a Vegan Carrot Cake and a Gluten-Free Carrot Cake—ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.

1. Santa Fe Carrot Cake: This recipe combines freshly grated carrots, warm spices like cumin and chili powder, and a touch of chopped green chiles for a deliciously flavorful cake. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, this cake is a perfect blend of sweet and savory.

2. Vegan Carrot Cake: For those who prefer a plant-based diet, this Vegan Carrot Cake offers a delicious alternative. It uses a combination of almond and oat flour, flax eggs, and coconut oil to create a moist and tender crumb. Topped with a luscious vegan cream cheese frosting, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.

3. Gluten-Free Carrot Cake: If you're gluten-free, don't worry—you can still enjoy a delicious carrot cake with this recipe. It uses a combination of almond flour, coconut flour, and tapioca flour to create a gluten-free batter that's just as moist and flavorful as the traditional version. Topped with a creamy dairy-free cream cheese frosting, this cake is a delightful treat for any occasion.

No matter your dietary preferences, you'll find a carrot cake recipe in this article that's perfect for you. So grab your mixing bowl and preheat your oven—it's time to bake up a delicious and unforgettable carrot cake!

Let's cook with our recipes!

CARROT CAKE

Carrot Cake image

My family's best carrot cake recipe dates back to my great-grandmother! We bake up a few of these carrot cakes for special occasions to make sure there's enough to go around. You'll love the texture this pretty, moist treat gets from pineapple, coconut and, of course, carrots! -Debbie Terenzini-Wilkerson, Lusby, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups canola oil
2 cups finely grated carrots
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup well-drained crushed pineapple
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped nuts
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional chopped nuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Add the eggs, oil, carrots and vanilla; beat until combined. Stir in pineapple, coconut and nuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a small bowl until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost cake. Sprinkle with additional nuts. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 819 calories, Fat 49g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 91g carbohydrate (72g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SANTA FE CARROT CAKE

Santa Fe Carrot Cake image

High-altitude version of a great carrot cake. A great success in Santa Fe, NM at 7000 feet.

Provided by Kbird

Categories Desserts Cakes Carrot Cake Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
4 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups shredded carrots
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch cake pans.
Mix olive oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract together. Combine flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
Stir flour mixture into oil mixture until well blended. Fold in carrots, walnuts, and raisins. Portion batter evenly between the cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back with lightly touched, 25 to 35 minutes. Adjust temperature if cakes are browning too quickly. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Beat cream cheese and butter together just until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Spread frosting over the cooled cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 69.5 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 335.8 mg, Sugar 24.6 g

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your carrot cake.
Grate your carrots finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the batter and prevent them from becoming too chunky.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough, so just mix until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that it cooks evenly.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Be creative with your frosting. You can use a variety of different frostings on carrot cake, such as cream cheese frosting, buttercream frosting, or maple frosting.

Conclusion:

Carrot cake is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for any occasion, and it's easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give carrot cake a try!