Best Moist Apple Carrot Cake Recipes

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MOIST CARROT CAKE



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This moist flavorful carrot cake always gets raves, but no one ever believes me when I reveal the secret ingredient - tomato soup! It's a beautiful dessert with its light orange color and rich frosting. -Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash salt
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins or dried currants, optional
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
Chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add soup and egg; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; beat into creamed mixture. Stir in the carrots, walnuts and raisins or currants if desired. Pour into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. , In another bowl, combine the first four frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cake; top with walnuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLE-CARROT CAKE COBBLER



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Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ carrot cake mix and apple come together in this wonderful cobbler - a perfect baked dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 large Fuji apples (about 4 1/2 lb), peeled, sliced
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ carrot cake mix
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 to 2/3 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, toss apples, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon until apples are coated. Pour into baking dish.
  • In same bowl, stir together cake mix, melted butter and eggs until blended. Spread or dollop batter over apples.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown.
  • In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar, vanilla and enough buttermilk until glaze is thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle glaze over individual servings of warm cobbler.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 96 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg

MOIST CARROT CAKE



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This cake was made and brought to me at work. It is the moistest carrot cake I have ever had. Decorate with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Provided by KORIBEAR

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 eggs
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 ¾ cups shredded carrots
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
¾ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix sugar, oil, and eggs. Beat in flour mixture. Stir in shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, chopped nuts and flaked coconut. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.4 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 470.2 mg, Sugar 39.8 g

GRANDMA'S APPLE CARROT CAKE



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Rich, moist and cinnamony, this old-fashioned cake recipe was handed down from our beloved Grandma Kelly. It's a perfect way to use up a few carrots and an apple...and it's ideal for smaller families, since it yields fewer servings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups finely shredded carrots
1 cup shredded peeled apple
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, oil and sugars until smooth. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture just until combined. Stir in carrots and apple., Spoon into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CARROT APPLE CAKE



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This is a great pick-me-up snack cake with rich cream cheese frosting. Moist and delicious, perfect for anytime!

Provided by Karamia

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups grated carrots
1 cup grated apple
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (no substitutes)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
walnut halves
grated lemon, rind of

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F and grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  • Mix together flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, whisk together oil, sugars and eggs until well combined.
  • Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients, until thoroughly mixed.
  • Stir in grated carrots and apples until just combined and pour into baking pan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until tests done in the center with a butter knife.
  • Cool for 5 minutes then take out of pan to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For frosting, mix cream cheese and butter in a large bowl with a wooden spoon.
  • Stir in lemon juice and vanilla then gradually start adding the confectioners' sugar until blended.
  • Beat with an electric mixer to get frosting smooth, then frost top and sides of cooled cake.
  • Cut into squares and serve, garnish with walnut halves and grated lemon peel, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.8, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 58.5, Sodium 185.6, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 43.5, Protein 3.4

MOIST CARROT CAKE WITH NO OIL



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My family loves this carrot cake. It always turns out moist, full of flavor, delicious and never lasts long!

Provided by Jilly in Michigan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups grated carrots
1 1/2 cups applesauce
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder and cinnamon and set aside.
  • In another bowl mix together carrots, sugar, applesauce and eggs.
  • Add dry ingredients in small amounts until well moistened.
  • Poor into 9 x 13 cake pan.
  • Bake 45 minutes. Cool before frosting cake.
  • For the frosting Mix all ingredients together until creamy.

MAKEOVER MOIST CARROT CAKE



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One sweet bite of this heavenly carrot cake and you'll be on cloud nine. Not only is the cake moist and flavorful, the icing is truly to-die-for. -Geri Frahm, Gretna, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1-1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
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
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
5 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugars, applesauce, oil, eggs, egg whites 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 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 45-55 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 cheeses and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake. Sprinkle with walnuts. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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