Best 6 The Best Carrot Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Carrot Cake, a classic dessert that combines moist carrot cake layers with a rich cream cheese frosting. This beloved treat is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes with its vibrant orange hue. Whether you prefer a traditional carrot cake recipe or a gluten-free or vegan alternative, this article has you covered. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to create a stunning carrot cake that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a sweet and unforgettable experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST CARROT CAKE RECIPE EVER!



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Carrot cake is moist, rich in flavor and melts in your mouth! This scrumptious dessert is what everyone will be raving about!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 1/2 cups flour
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
4 eggs
1/2 cup applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups carrots (grated)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 8 ounces package cream cheese (softened)
1 cup butter (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 9x9 inch pans (or a 9x13 inch pan) In a large bowl combine flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • In a medium sized bowl whisk together vegetable oil, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and combine.
  • Fold in the carrots and chopped pecans. Divide the batter evenly into the baking dishes. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cakes cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 kcal, Carbohydrate 92 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 471 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 68 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEST CARROT CAKE



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After a bite of this, you'll be on cloud nine. I love to bake this moist carrot cake recipe for friends and family. -Geri Frahm, Gretna, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups shredded carrots
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugars, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in the carrots, pineapple, raisins and walnuts. , Transfer to a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Fat 32g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BEST CARROT CAKE EVER



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A moist and flavorful recipe that makes a large quantity of cake. I have been hounded to make this cake time and time again.

Provided by Nan

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups grated carrots
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup raisins
4 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine grated carrots and brown sugar. Set aside for 60 minutes, then stir in raisins.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 10 inch cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until light. Gradually beat in the white sugar, oil and vanilla. Stir in the pineapple. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, stir into the wet mixture until absorbed. Finally stir in the carrot mixture and the walnuts. Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until cake tests done with a toothpick. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. When completely cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.4 calories, Carbohydrate 66.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 315.2 mg, Sugar 42.8 g

THE BEST CARROT CAKE



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Our classic carrot cake is nicely spiced with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg and has toasted pecans both in the cake and on top. Plumped golden raisins and a full pound of carrots make it nice and moist while buttermilk lends tang and tenderness. Our homemade cream-cheese frosting has just the right amount of sweetness.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 1/2 cups pecans
1 pound carrots, peeled, coarsely grated
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Four 8-ounce blocks cream cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
4 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • For the cake: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Line the bottoms with parchment paper rounds and lightly coat the paper with spray.
  • Cover the raisins with very hot water and let sit until plump, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Toast the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet until fragrant and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, and then chop 1 cup of the pecans; reserve for the cake batter. Pulse the remaining 1/2 cup pecans in a food processor until very finely ground; reserve for garnish.
  • Combine the carrots and buttermilk in a medium bowl. Whisk the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Beat the eggs, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until pale and thick, about 4 minutes. Reduce the speed to medium-low and gradually stream in the oil. Add the dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with the carrot mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until smooth. Fold in the raisins and chopped pecans with a rubber spatula. Scrape the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake the cakes, rotating the pans halfway through, until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer the pans to a wire rack and let the cakes cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the sides of the cakes and invert onto the rack. Remove the parchment and let the cakes cool completely.
  • For the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Beat in the vanilla. Reduce the speed to low and gradually mix in the confectioner' sugar. Increase the speed to high and beat until the frosting until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • To assemble the cake: When the cakes are completely cool, trim the domes of each cake round with a large serrated knife so the tops are flat. Place one cake, cut-side down, on a platter. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the frosting evenly over top. Place the remaining cake, cut-side down, on top. Spread the top with another 1 1/2 cups of the frosting. Frost the sides of the cake with another 1 1/2 cups frosting and smooth out completely to make an even crumb coat (It's ok if some of the cake shows through. This is just a base layer.) Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the frosting set.
  • Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake, swirling decoratively if desired. Sprinkle with the finely ground pecans.

THE BEST CARROT CAKE (IN THE WORLD)



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Was in a paper cutting my aunt gave me from an USA newspaper back in the 80's.. I have adapted it over the years to be yummier :) It is a very large cake that needs to be cooked in a roasting dish.. very moist and best iced with cream cheese frosting.

Provided by mortarandpestle

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups plain flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
2 cups caster sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups carrots, grated
240 g pineapple, crushed
240 g butter
240 g cream cheese
240 g icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180C (375F) and grease and line a large roasting dish.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda. Add salt.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl, add sugar and oil. Mix in carrot and pineapple until blended.
  • Incorporate sifted flour mix bit-by-bit and stir until just combined.
  • Bake in oven for 1 hour 1 hour 15 minutes or until cake starts shrinking from sides. Insert skewer, if it comes out clean then its cooked.
  • Rest cake in tin for 15 minutes and then turn onto wire cooling tray.
  • FROSTING.
  • Beat butter, vanilla and cream cheese together in a mixer.
  • Add icing sugar slowly until the frosting is a smooth consistancy.
  • Frost cake when cold.

THE BEST CARROT CAKE RECIPE



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Our family-favorite Carrot Cake doesn't get any more moist and delicious than this recipe! We've added in crushed pineapple and coconut to take this carrot cake over the top.

Provided by Contributor

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 18

1¼ cup canola oil
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
2½ cups flour
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup raisins
¾ cups chopped walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar
½ cup butter ((softened to room temperature, do not melt))
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl cream together oil, sugar, and eggs.
  • Then add remaining cake ingredients and mix until well blended.
  • Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. (I used a glass pan)
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Cool completely before frosting the cake.
  • After the cake has cooled, mix the powdered sugar, butter, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 kcal, Carbohydrate 83 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Sodium 326 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 57 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: As with any baking project, make sure to gather and measure all your ingredients before you start baking. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mistakes.
  • Use Fresh Carrots: Fresh carrots are essential for a moist and flavorful carrot cake. Avoid using pre-packaged or frozen carrots, as they will not produce the same results.
  • Grate the Carrots Finely: Grating the carrots finely will help them distribute evenly throughout the batter and ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Bake the Cake in a Bundt Pan: A Bundt pan is the traditional pan for baking carrot cake. It allows for even cooking and creates a beautiful presentation.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting: Allowing the cake to cool completely before frosting will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
  • Use a Cream Cheese Frosting: Cream cheese frosting is the classic frosting for carrot cake. It is rich, creamy, and perfectly complements the spices in the cake.
  • Decorate the Cake with Carrots: For a festive touch, decorate the cake with carrot shavings, chopped walnuts, or even a few carrot flowers.

Conclusion:

Carrot cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed year-round. With its moist texture, sweet and spicy flavor, and creamy frosting, it is sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you are baking it for a special occasion or just as a treat, this carrot cake recipe is sure to please. So preheat your oven and get ready to bake the best carrot cake you've ever tasted!

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