CLASSIC CARROT CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
I entered this yummy, moist cake in a Colorado Outfitters Association dessert contest. My carrot cake with pineapple earned first place! —Cheri Eby, Gunnison, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 01 hours 05 minutes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking dish., Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a large bowl, beat eggs, carrots, sugars, oil, drained pineapple and reserved juice until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into carrot mixture until blended. Stir in walnuts. Transfer to prepared dish., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, FatContent 34g fat (10g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 88mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 361mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 59g carbohydrate (44g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 6g protein.
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.
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CHOCOLATE CARROT CAKE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
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