Family Carrot Cake Recipes

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CARROT CAKE

My family's best carrot cake recipe dates back to my great-grandmother! We bake up a few of these carrot cakes for special occasions to make sure there's enough to go around. You'll love the texture this pretty, moist treat gets from pineapple, coconut and, of course, carrots! -Debbie Terenzini-Wilkerson, Lusby, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18



Carrot Cake image

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Add the eggs, oil, carrots and vanilla; beat until combined. Stir in pineapple, coconut and nuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a small bowl until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost cake. Sprinkle with additional nuts. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 819 calories, Fat 49g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 91g carbohydrate (72g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups canola oil
2 cups finely grated carrots
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup well-drained crushed pineapple
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped nuts
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional chopped nuts

FAMILY CARROT CAKE

Carrot cake is comfort food at our house. This is also perfect divided between a 9in springform pan a regular 8 in round cake pan. Try grated zucchini as a substitute for carrots.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17



Family Carrot Cake image

Steps:

  • Cake.
  • Preheat oven to 350*. Grease and flour 9"x13" inch pan.
  • In large bowl beat eggs, oil, granulated sugar and vanilla.
  • In medium bowl, stir flour baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Incorporate dry ingredients to creamy mixture.
  • Add carrots, mix and fold in pecans.
  • Pour batter in prepared pan.
  • Bake 45 minutes until tester inserted in centre of cake comes out clean. Let cool. Frost with cream cheese frosting.
  • Frosting.
  • In medium size bowl, mix butter and cream cheese till smooth.
  • Add almond extract. Gradually add icing sugar and beat till mixture is homogeneous.
  • Spread over cooled cake; decorate with pecan halves.
  • Tip; Use your food processor to grate the carrots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9274.7, Fat 526, SaturatedFat 150.8, Cholesterol 493.5, Sodium 5970.7, Carbohydrate 1128.8, Fiber 28.9, Sugar 891.5, Protein 57.2

1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 cups carrots, shredded
3/4 cup pecans
pecans, chopped
frosting
1/2 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 cups icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup pecans

CARROT CAKE III

I've tried many carrot cakes, and this is my favorite recipe. If you don't like pecans, feel free to leave them out.

Provided by Tammy Elliott

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 16



Carrot Cake III image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in carrots. Fold in pecans. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped pecans. Frost the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.6 calories, Carbohydrate 63.7 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 347.2 mg, Sugar 49.9 g

4 eggs
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

BEST CARROT CAKE

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



Best Carrot Cake image

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.

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

BEST CARROT CAKE RECIPE

Discover why we think this the Best Carrot Cake Recipe! Fresh carrots balance the sweetness of the cream cheese frosting in our Best Carrot Cake Recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7



Best Carrot Cake Recipe image

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare cake batter as directed on package; stir in carrots, pineapple and 3/4 cup nuts.
  • Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch square pans sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans 10 min. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until blended. Whisk in COOL WHIP.
  • Stack cakes on plate, filling and frosting with cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

1 pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix
3 large carrots, shredded (about 2 cups)
1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, drained
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

FAMILY-FAVORITE GLUTEN-FREE CARROT CAKE

I have been making this recipe for over 20 years and it is a hit among family and friends.

Provided by My Hot Southern Mess

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11



Family-Favorite Gluten-Free Carrot Cake image

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
  • Mix sugar, oil, applesauce, and eggs together in a large bowl until well blended. Stir in flour, cinnamon, baking soda, vanilla extract, and nutmeg; mix well. Stir in shredded carrots and pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 148.8 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

cooking spray
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup canola oil
½ cup applesauce
3 large eggs
2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (such as Cup4Cup™)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pound carrots, peeled and shredded

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