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MARSHA'S OUTRAGEOUS CARROT CAKE



Marsha's Outrageous Carrot Cake image

Rich, moist, and full of flavor, this carrot cake has been my Mom's signature dessert for years! Try this cake and you'll immediately know why!

Provided by The Chunky Chef

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 19

CAKE:
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 eggs
3 cups finely grated carrots
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 cup unsalted butter, (softened)
2 - 8oz bricks of cream cheese (softened)
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
5-6 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • MAKE THE CAKE:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line bottoms of 2 9" cake pans with parchment paper and spray sides lightly with baking spray. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the flour and baking soda and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • To the bowl of a stand mixer, add oil, sugar, salt, eggs, and spices and beat well.
  • Add in flour mixture and beat to combine.
  • Stir in the carrots and nuts.
  • Pour into prepared baking pans and bake for about 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Let cakes cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  • MAKE THE FROSTING:
  • Add butter and cream cheese to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat until creamy.
  • Add vanilla and salt, beat to combine.
  • Slowly add in powdered sugar, beating well.
  • ASSEMBLE THE CAKE:
  • Spread out coconut in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for several minutes, until very lightly golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  • Spread frosting over the top of one layer of the cake, then top it with the second layer of cake. Spread frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
  • Sprinkle toasted coconut around the rim of the top and around the sides of the cake.
  • Keep refrigerated until about 30 minutes before serving.

CARROT CAKE



Carrot Cake image

The BEST homemade carrot cake recipe is extra moist from crushed pineapple and buttermilk, has the perfect blend of spices, and is smothered in cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup light brown sugar (, firmly packed)
1 cup oil (,vegetable or canola oil)
1/2 cup buttermilk
4 large eggs (, room temperature)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup crushed pineapple*
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 1/2 cups carrots (, finely grated (about 1 lb.))
1 cup chopped pecans (, optional)
1 cup golden raisins (, optional)
16 ounces cream cheese (, softened)
3/4 cup butter (, softened)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4-5 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare three 8 inch cake pans* by lightly coating with cooking spray and lining with parchment paper on the bottom.
  • Beat the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and pineapple together in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and nutmeg. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated.
  • Fold in the carrots, pecans and raisins just until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pans. Bake on the center oven rack until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 864 kcal, Carbohydrate 126 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 141 mg, Sodium 466 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 97 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY ONE-BOWL CARROT CAKE RECIPE



Easy One-Bowl Carrot Cake Recipe image

Moist, perfectly spiced, and finished with a fluffy cream cheese frosting, this easy carrot cake recipe is truly the best!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h5m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup canola or vegetable oil
4 eggs
3 cups grated carrots
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional mix-ins: 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, 1 cup raisins, handful of shredded coconut, or 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup salted butter, softened
8 ounces full-fat block-style cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 lb. confectioners' sugar
Approximately 2 tablespoons milk (more or less, depending on desired consistency)
½ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Add the oil and eggs, one at a time. Beat with an electric mixer until completely combined. Add carrots and vanilla extract; mix well. If using, fold in nuts, raisins, coconut, or drained pineapple.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Set on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once the cake is completely cool, prepare the frosting. Cream together butter, cream cheese and vanilla. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar and mix until completely blended. Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches the desired consistency. I use about 2 tablespoons of milk total, but you may need slightly less or slightly more.
  • Spread the frosting on top of the cool cake. Garnish with chopped nuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice (1/16 of the cake), Calories 505.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 67.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, Fat 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Sodium 404.4 mg, Fiber 1.3 g, Sugar 53.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 15.9 g

BEST CARROT CAKE EVER



Best Carrot Cake Ever image

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

BEST CARROT CAKE



Best Carrot Cake image

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.

CLASSIC CARROT CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Classic Carrot Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: carrot, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, allspice, kosher salt, baking powder, baking soda, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, large eggs, vegetable oil, raisin, crushed pineapple, unsalted butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, walnuts

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h55m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups carrot, hand-grated
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup raisin
1 cup crushed pineapple, canned
1 cup unsalted butter, (2 sticks) room temperature
12 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups walnuts, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Grease 3 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
  • Grate the carrots on the small holes of a box grater. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, sift together 2½ cups (310 G) of flour, the cinnamon, allspice, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk together.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs together with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until just combined.
  • With the mixer running, gradually pour in the vegetable oil.
  • With the mixer on medium-low speed, add ⅓ of the flour mixture at a time to the wet ingredients. Beat just to incorporate. Stop mixing when there is just a small amount of flour visible.
  • In a small bowl, toss the raisins with the remaining tablespoon of flour.
  • Add the raisin, grated carrots, and pineapple to the batter and fold to incorporate with a rubber spatula.
  • Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a fork inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean.
  • Cool the cakes on a wire rack until the pans are cool to the touch. Remove the cakes from the pans and let cool completely on the rack.
  • Make the icing: In a large bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla with an electric hand mixer on medium-low speed. Once combined, mix on medium-high speed for 30 seconds, until light and fluffy.
  • Add the powdered sugar, ½ cup (60 G) at a time, beating on medium-low speed to incorporate each addition.
  • Assemble the cake: Check to see if the top of each cake is flat. If not, use a serrated knife level off the cakes.
  • Place 1 cake layer on a serving platter or cake stand. Spoon ¼ of the icing on top and spread in an even layer. Add another layer of cake and spread with another ¼ of the icing. Set the last cake layer on top with the bottom up to ensure a very flat surface. Spread the rest of the icing over the top and sides.
  • Gently press the walnuts into the icing around the sides of the cake.
  • Chill for 30-60 minutes to let the icing set, then slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1012 calories, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 68 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 63 grams

MOM'S AMAZING "24 KARAT" CARROT CAKE



Mom's Amazing

This cake has recevied the highest bid for 15 years at my Mother's church bake sale - it's amazing and impressive but best of all it is soooo easy. Best to make it with fresh spices to really get the full flavor. Enjoy!

Provided by srsmithtx

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 3 layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 cups carrots, grated
8 ounces crushed pineapple, lightly drained
1 cup pecans, chopped
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups oil
8 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/8 cup margarine, melted
4 cups powdered sugar (or more depending on consistency)

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and add sugar; stir in oil. Add all dry ingredients. Add carrots and pineapple. Mix well.
  • Grease and flour 3 9" pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-50 minutes (longer if you're using different pans). Test by inserting a toothpick, cake is done when toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minute Turn out on racks to cool.
  • Beat frosting ingredients together and top each cake layer, then assemble the cake and cover the sides.

OLD-FASHIONED CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

A pleasingly moist cake, this treat is the one I requested that my mom make each year for my birthday. It's dotted with sweet carrots and a hint of cinnamon. The fluffy buttery frosting is scrumptious with chopped walnuts stirred in. One piece of this homemade carrot cake is never enough-better than all the other carrot cakes recipes I've tried!-Kim Orr, West Grove, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups grated carrots
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Orange and green food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and oil. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; beat into egg mixture. Stir in carrots., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in another large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. Reserve 1/2 cup frosting for decorating if desired. If desired, stir walnuts into remaining frosting. , Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. If decorating the cake, tint 1/4 cup reserved frosting orange and 1/4 cup green. Cut a small hole in the corner of pastry or plastic bag; insert #7 round pastry tip. Fill the bag with orange frosting. Pipe twelve carrots on top of cake, so each slice will have a carrot. Using #67 leaf pastry tip and the green frosting, pipe a leaf at the top of each carrot. , Store cake in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 28g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

THE BEST CARROT CAKE RECIPE



The Best Carrot Cake Recipe image

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

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