CARROT LAYER CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME
My sister gave me this recipe for what she calls "the ultimate carrot cake," and it really lives up to the name. When people taste it, they're bowled over by the tender, not-too-sweet cake and unexpected pecan filling. —Linda Van Holland, Innisfail, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 01 hours 30 minutes
Prep Time 55 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Stir in cream; add butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Cool and set aside. , In a large bowl, beat oil and sugar until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with eggs, beating well after each addition. Stir in carrots, raisins and nuts. , Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar until smooth. Spread filling between layers. Frost sides and top of cake. Store in the refrigerator. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 641 calories, FatContent 41g fat (14g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 94mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 405mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 68g carbohydrate (53g sugars, FiberContent 3g fiber), ProteinContent 5g protein.
CHOCOLATE CARROT CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME
Finely shredding the carrots gives this cake an extra-nice texture. The walnuts sprinkled on top add crunch, but you can leave them off if you prefer. —Pamela Brown, Williamsburg, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 60 minutes
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. In a large bowl, beat the carrots, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into carrot mixture until blended., Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until smooth. , Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with half of the frosting. Repeat with remaining cake layer. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, FatContent 31g fat (10g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 84mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 276mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 72g carbohydrate (54g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 6g protein.
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