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Carrot Cake
By á-46593
![Carrot Cake](/media/0e/b1/67bc9c57cd3fec5829d9bca7e0784cda68d6.jpg/rh/carrot-cake.jpg)
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Servings 18
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- 3 cups shredded carrot
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups cream cheese frosting
This carrot cake is chock full of fresh shredded carrot and slathered with rich cream cheese frosting
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Carrot Cake & Cream Cheese Frosting
![Carrot Cake & Cream Cheese Frosting](/media/63/95/cdb2834a4de9b0af8255dac462fb0ef5164e.jpg/tsp/carrot-cake-and-cream-cheese-frosting.jpg)
By LynnK
This is a traditional, no-frills carrot cake recipe with rich cream cheese frosting
- CAKE:
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cups vegetable oil
- 1/2 cups applesauce
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 3 cups carrots, grated (grate using large-hole grater side)
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained (optional)
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
- FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
![Carrot Cake Cupcakes with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting](/media/b6/19/5695abcf5edbe48afe3c00b95f277d0beaf6.jpg/tsp/carrot-cake-cupcakes-with-white-chocolate-cream-cheese-frosting.jpg)
By á-70
These cupcakes were moist and scrumptious! They're stuffed with walnuts and crushed pineapple but you could always ...
- CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES:
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups carrots, peeled and shredded
- 3/4 cup crushed pineapple
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped, plus extra for garnish
- WHITE CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
- 2 ounces white chocolate
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Unbelievable Carrot Cake
![Unbelievable Carrot Cake](/media/c5/cd/d92da526b5697d5a93bfeee6f0aaef5b56db.jpg/tsp/unbelievable-carrot-cake.jpg)
By carvalhohm
Homemade frosting is so much better than the stuff from the store! This carrot cake is unbelievably moist, and choc...
- CAKE:
- 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (12.5 ounces)
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1 pound medium carrots (6 to 7 large carrots), peeled
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (10.5 ounces)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (3 1/2 ounces)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable or canola oil
- FROSTING:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 tablespoon sour cream, light or regular
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar (4.5 ounces)
Vegan Whole-Grain Carrot Cake Loaf with Lemon Glaze
![Vegan Whole-Grain Carrot Cake Loaf with Lemon Glaze](/media/dc/d7/5bc713edc90522b806a0f52c34ed7c7c84cf.jpg/tsp/vegan-whole-grain-carrot-cake-loaf-with-lemon-glaze.jpg)
By wing118677
This recipe is vegan-friendly, and uses almond milk, ground flax seed, whole grain spelt flour, and walnuts
- LEMON GLAZE:
- 1 1/2 cups carrot, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3/4 cup almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- 1/3 cup light extra virgin olive oil (or oil of choice)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups whole grain spelt flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup raisins, soaked for 10 minutes & drained
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
The Best Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe Ever
![The Best Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe Ever](/media/33/7b/2d1c12010be590358ef057cfa3956b979e78.jpg/tsp/the-best-vegan-carrot-cake-recipe-ever.jpg)
By wing118677
The coconut is subtle, while the golden raisins juicy and walnuts provide the perfect crunch
- 2 cups all purpose white flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 cups carrots, shredded
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Moist carrot cake
![Moist carrot cake](/media/22/a2/8c9ee45f4fef572911e0da86c55a7acdeda7.jpg/tsp/moist-carrot-cake.jpg)
By á-138
This is my favorite Carrot Cake Recipe
- CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups oil
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup of pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup raisins, optional
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Momofuku Carrot Layer Cake
![Momofuku Carrot Layer Cake](/media/f0/54/f9f88b588af90402bf0003da4665a5012258.jpg/tsp/momofuku-carrot-layer-cake.jpg)
By ctozzi
Momofuku Carrot Layer Cake is a labor of love that will prove absolutely worth all your hard work with every bite t...
- MILK CRUMB:
- 1/2 cup milk powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons, 1/2 stick butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk powder
- 3 ounces white chocolate
- LIQUID CHEESECAKE:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 large egg
- CARROT CAKE:
- 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup tightly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/4 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 2 1/2 cups shredded peeled carrots (about 2 to 3 medium-sized carrots)
- Nonstick cooking spray
- GRAHAM CRUST:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup milk powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted (plus additional if needed)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- GRAHAM FROSTING:
- 1/2 recipe Graham Crust (above)
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1/8 teaspoon, divided
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, tightly packed
- 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Carrot Cake Oatmeal Whoopie Pies, With Pineapple Cream Cheese filling
![Carrot Cake Oatmeal Whoopie Pies, With Pineapple Cream Cheese filling](/media/b0/8a/63bfa238e033d916ad731a8da6e435af1749.jpg/tsp/carrot-cake-oatmeal-whoopie-pies-with-pineapple-cream-cheese-filling.jpg)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I love carrot cake, especially with pineapple and coconut
- For the whoopies pies:
- 1-1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1-1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature (3/4 cup)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp coarse salt (or 1/2 tsp table salt)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 cups quick cooking oats
- 1-1/2 cups grated carrots (about 2 carrots)**
- 1-1/4 cups golden raisins (optional)
- NOTE: **You could leave out the carrots, and these would simply be Oatmeal Whoopie Pies
- For the filling:
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons pineapple jam (optional)
- 1/4 sweetened coconut, toasted at 325F for about 10 minutes and cooled (optional)
Carrot Cake for Two
![Carrot Cake for Two](/media/e6/b7/e79f3463af3dc9025572b08baddcd00ddc4b.jpg/tsp/carrot-cake-for-two.jpg)
By á-4084
An indulgent dessert designed for two, this lovely carrot cake is perfect for a romantic evening at home or when yo...
- CAKE:
- cooking spray
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 5 ounces carrots, finely grated (about 1 cup)
- FROSTING:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pineapple Carrot Coconut Cake
![Pineapple Carrot Coconut Cake](/media/29/2d/1f99b2d1f25d3dfc14fceb661fb40c9a71d7.jpg/tsp/pineapple-carrot-coconut-cake.jpg)
By carvalhohm2
Twist on a traditional carrot cake with pineapple and coconut added
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 1/2 sticks
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 whole eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup fresh Pineapple, crushed
- 1 recipe cream cheese frosting
- Optional: 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Best Ever Carrot Cake
![Best Ever Carrot Cake](/media/a7/f8/9c41e48d3566728530392240faaee6c2cc29.jpg/tsp/best-ever-carrot-cake.jpg)
By msippigrl
THE best homemade carrot cake
- CAKE:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs (I used 3 jumbos)
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil (I used Crisco)
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped pecans, optional
- CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 stick salted butter, softened, 1/2 cup
- 1 (16-ounce) box confectioners sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Jamaican Carrot Cake
![Jamaican Carrot Cake](/media/03/cc/114353d135e63bc79a9d182ff93753420aa0.jpg/tsp/jamaican-carrot-cake.jpg)
By polledl
A spicy, sweet Carrot Cake just like they make on the gorgeous isle of Jamaica
- 3 cups raw carrots, shredded
- 4 beaten eggs
- 1 3/4 cups Muscovado sugar or dark brown sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3/4 nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Buttermilk Carrot Cake
![Buttermilk Carrot Cake](/media/da/10/94efd996ec7f3b07c72615b2914baf14a99b.jpg/tsp/buttermilk-carrot-cake.jpg)
By Renna
Awesome basic carrot cake recipe with cream cheese frosting
- BUTTERY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound carrots, shredded (about 2 cups packed)
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla
Carrot Cake Trifle
![Carrot Cake Trifle](/media/96/70/3ffee8dc046d052620feec7ccd771edfe68d.jpg/tsp/carrot-cake-trifle.jpg)
By jtoro_318
Simple to prepare and deliciously decadent, this recipe takes carrot cake to the highest level
- 1 package (2 layer size) carrot cake mix
- 1 package (8 ounce) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons milk, divided
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
- 1 tub (8 ounce) Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
- 1/2 cup Planters Walnuts, chopped
- 20 Kraft caramels
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More Carrot cake recipes
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King Arthur's Carrot Cake
- Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil, 10 1/2 ounces
- 2 cups sugar, 14 ounces
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour, 8 1/2 ounces
- 3 cups finely grated carrots, 11 1/2 ounces
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts, 5 3/4 ounces
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 8 tablespoons
- one package cream cheese, 8-ounce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla OR 1/2 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia
- 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 cups glazing sugar or confectioners' sugar, 10 to 14 ounces
- milk or cream to adjust consistency of frosting, if necessary
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Easter Carrot Cake
- Frosting:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup corn oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 1/2 cups shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup raisins – chopped
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips - chopped
- 1/4 cup milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut – toasted
- Peeps Marshmallow Candy for decorating
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Carrot Cake with Ginger Cream...
- Cooking spray
- 2 3/4 cups walnuts, chopped
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup smooth applesauce
- Zest of 1 orange, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups carrots, grated
- 1 (4-inch) piece ginger
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
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Hummingbird Cake
- CAKE:
- 2 (8-ounce) cans crushed pineapple in juice
- 3 cups (15-ounces) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (14-ounces) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 very ripe large bananas, peeled and mashed (2-cups)
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- FROSTING:
- 20 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (I used two sticks)
- 5 cups (20-ounces) confectioners' sugar (I used 4 cups)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 20 ounces cream cheese, chilled and cut into 20 equal pieces (I used 2-packages)
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
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Incredibly Moist & Easy Carrot Cake
- CAKE:
- 2 cups (260-grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups (295-ml) canola or other vegetable oil
- 1 cup (200-grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200-grams) lightly packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups (300-grams) grated peeled carrots (5 to 6 medium carrots)
- 1 cup (100-grams) coarsely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup (65-grams) raisins
- FROSTING:
- 8 ounces (225-grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups (140-grams) powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup (80-ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50-grams) coarsely chopped pecans, for topping cake
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The Frog Commissary Carrot Cake
- CARROT CAKE:
- 1 1/4 cups corn oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 4 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup raisins
- PECAN CREAM FILLING:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups heavy (whipping) cream
- 6 ounces (3/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 8 ounces soft unsalted butter
- 8 ounces soft cream cheese
- 1 pound powdered icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ASSEMBLY:
- 4 ounces shredded coconut (1 1/2 cups), toasted*
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