Best Absolutely Phenomenal Moist Carrot Cake Recipes

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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

INCREDIBLY MOIST AND EASY CARROT CAKE



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This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever used. We prefer to use a hand grater when preparing the carrots since it creates delicate carrot shreds that melt into the cake batter. Pre-shredded bags or shredding carrots using a food processor are also options, but the carrot shreds will be larger. This recipe is forgiving. You can make this with or without the nuts or raisins. We love the combination of granulated and brown sugar, but if you only have one of them, use it, and the cake will still be delicious. Frosting: Our creamy frosting recipe shared below is not a traditional cream cheese frosting. Thanks to whipped cream, it's creamier and has soft peaks (you can see it in our video). We love it, but if you prefer a more traditional frosting, see the tips section below the recipe. We have provided instructions for a classic cream cheese frosting that works nicely with this cake.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield Makes 1 (9-inch) double layer cake (16 thin slices) or 22 to 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups (260 grams) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ¼ cups (295 ml) canola or other vegetable oil
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
1 cup (190 grams) lightly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, at room temperature
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
8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 ¼ cups (140 grams) powdered sugar
1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup (50 grams) coarsely chopped pecans, for topping cake

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans, line the bottom with parchment paper and then grease the top. Or grease and flour the bottom and sides of both pans.
  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176C).
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until very well blended.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking after each one.
  • Switch to a large rubber spatula. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl, then add the dry ingredients in three parts, gently stirring until they disappear and the batter is smooth.
  • Stir in the carrots, nuts, and raisins.
  • Divide the cake batter between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake until the tops of the cake layers are springy when touched and when a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Cool cakes in the pans for 15 minutes, then carefully turn the cake layers out onto cooling racks. Remove the parchment paper and cool completely. If you find that a cake layer is sticking to the bottom of the pan, leave the cake pan upside down and allow gravity to do its thing.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with a handheld mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute.
  • Beat in the powdered sugar, a 1/4 cup at a time, until fluffy.
  • Pour in the whipping cream. Beat on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the frosting is whipped and creamy. This frosting resembles the texture of whipped cream. Chill covered until ready to frost the cake.
  • When the cake layers are completely cool, frost the top of one cake layer, and place the second cake layer on top.
  • Add the remaining frosting to the top of the carrot cake and use a butter knife or small spatula to swirl the frosting around. Leave the sides of the cake unfrosted. Finish with a handful of nuts on top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice (1 of 16), Calories 535, Fat 33.4g, SaturatedFat 6.9g, Cholesterol 69.3mg, Sodium 315.9mg, Carbohydrate 56.4g, Fiber 2.4g, Sugar 40.5g, Protein 5.6g

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.

MOIST CARROT CAKE



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This cake was made and brought to me at work. It is the moistest carrot cake I have ever had. Decorate with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Provided by KORIBEAR

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 eggs
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
2 ¾ cups shredded carrots
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
¾ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix sugar, oil, and eggs. Beat in flour mixture. Stir in shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, chopped nuts and flaked coconut. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.4 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 470.2 mg, Sugar 39.8 g

MOIST CARROT CAKE



Moist Carrot Cake image

This moist flavorful carrot cake always gets raves, but no one ever believes me when I reveal the secret ingredient - tomato soup! It's a beautiful dessert with its light orange color and rich frosting. -Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash salt
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins or dried currants, optional
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
Chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add soup and egg; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; beat into creamed mixture. Stir in the carrots, walnuts and raisins or currants if desired. Pour into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. , In another bowl, combine the first four frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cake; top with walnuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PHENOMENAL CARROT CAKE



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This is a fabulously moist carrot cake that my family has been making for over 25 years. I'm not sure where the original recipe comes from but I really, really appreciate the person who thought this up! It is an extremely quick and easy cake to make, but everyone will rave! For an even more decadent treat, frost the cake with your favourite cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Mel T

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups shredded carrots
10 ounces crushed pineapple in juice
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray a 9 x 13 pan with nonstick spray.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs and gradually add sugar.
  • Continue beating and add oil and vanilla.
  • Add carrots, pineapple, and coconut.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together.
  • Add flour mixture to wet ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Let cool before frosting.
  • Note: This recipe works just as well for muffins!

ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL MOIST CARROT CAKE



Absolutely Phenomenal Moist Carrot Cake image

This is the way I have been making Carrot cake for holidays, and birthdays for years. This is the most delicious, and moist cake ever. My friends and family all love this cake. It isn't dry like a lot of other carrot cakes.I have been told by many. It is the best carrot cake they have ever had. It keeps well in the fridge for...

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 c sifted flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 c granulated sugar
1 1/2 c canola oil
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c finely grated raw carrots
3/4 c golden raisins
12 oz can of crushed pineapple drained in sieve. push out as much juice as you can.
1 c chopped walnuts optional
1/2 c flaked sweetened coconut
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING.
3/4 c butter
12 oz cream cheese
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 lb 24 ounce powdered sugar
1/4 c garnish toasted coconut optional
1/4 c chopped walnuts optional for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Sift flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon together. Add the sugar, oil and eggs, and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Add in well drained pineapple, carrots, coconut, raisins, and nuts. Divide the batter between twp 9" greased and floured round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 min. While cake is baking. Make the frosting.
  • 2. Cream Cheese frosting- Beat softened butter,and cream cheese together until well blended. Add Powdered sugar a little at a time until smooth. Add in vanilla and beat well. Frosting will be thick. Cover bowl of frosting plastic wrap. Press wrap up against frosting so no air gets in. Set aside.
  • 3. Cake is done when pick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool cakes. Turn on to racks. Place 1st layer down on platter. Frost top. Add 2nd layer,and frost top. and sides of entire cake. Optional: Garnish with Walnut's if desired. Keep the cake refrigerated.

Absolutely Phenomenal Moist Carrot Cake Recipes

Carrot cake is a classic dessert that often gets overlooked in favor of other more popular baked goods. However, when done right, carrot cake is an absolutely phenomenal dessert that is both flavorful and moist.
The Secret to a Moist Carrot Cake
The key to making a phenomenal carrot cake is all in the moistness. A dry, crumbly cake is not what you want, but rather a cake that is moist and delicious on every bite. There are a number of tricks to making a moist carrot cake, some of which include using buttermilk, applesauce or baby food, and adding in shredded coconut or pineapple.
Variations of Carrot Cake Recipes
Carrot cake recipes come in all sorts of variations, including the addition of nuts, raisins, and other fruits. You can even add in extra flavor with spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice. And don't forget about the frosting: cream cheese frosting is a classic choice, but you can also try adding in flavors such as lemon or orange zest to give it a unique twist.
How to Serve Carrot Cake
Carrot cake can be served in a variety of ways, but it is often paired with a hot cup of coffee or tea for a sweet and relaxing treat. If you're looking for something a bit more indulgent, top your piece of cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Conclusion
In conclusion, a phenomenal moist carrot cake is a dessert that should not be overlooked. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can create a delicious cake that will become a new favorite in your household. So why not give it a try and see for yourself how truly amazing carrot cake can be?

Tips for Making Absolutely Phenomenal Moist Carrot Cake Recipes

Carrot cake is a classic dessert that is loved by many. A well-made carrot cake is moist, tender, and full of flavor. However, making the perfect carrot cake is not always easy. Here are some valuable tips to help you make the most delicious and moist carrot cake you’ve ever tasted.
1. Use Freshly Grated Carrots
The key to a moist and flavorful carrot cake is using freshly grated carrots. Do not use pre-shredded carrots as they tend to be drier and have a coarser texture. Grate the carrots yourself using a box grater or food processor for optimal results.
2. Don't Over-mix the Batter
When making the cake batter, it is important not to over-mix. Over-mixing can lead to a tough and dense cake. Mix the batter until just combined and smooth.
3. Use Buttermilk
Buttermilk is a great ingredient to use in carrot cake recipes. It adds a tangy flavor and helps to keep the cake moist. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes until it thickens.
4. Choose the Right Flour
Using the right type of flour is important for a moist and tender carrot cake. Cake flour is the best option as it has a lower protein content than all-purpose flour. This means that it will not form as much gluten when mixed with liquid, resulting in a more tender cake.
5. Add Nuts and Raisins
Adding nuts and raisins to your carrot cake not only adds texture and flavor but also makes it more nutritious. Walnuts and pecans are popular choices, and you can also add raisins, currants, or chopped dried apricots.
6. Use Oil Instead of Butter
Using oil instead of butter in your carrot cake recipe will result in a moister cake. Oil keeps the cake moist for a longer period of time than butter does. If you prefer the flavor of butter, you can use half oil and half butter in your recipe.
7. Don't Over Bake
Over-baking your cake can lead to a dry and crumbly texture. Check your cake at the minimum baking time indicated in the recipe, and then every 5 minutes after that until it is done. You can use a toothpick or cake tester to check if it is done. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
8. Let It Cool Completely
Letting the cake cool completely before frosting it is essential. If you try to frost a warm cake, the frosting will melt and slide off. Allow the cake to cool to room temperature on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before frosting.
9. Use Cream Cheese Frosting
Cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to carrot cake. Its tangy flavor pairs well with the sweetness of the cake. Make sure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before making the frosting to ensure a smooth and creamy texture.
10. Decorate Simply
When it comes to decorating your carrot cake, less is more. Carrot cake is a flavorful cake on its own and does not need an overly decorated frosting. A simple swirl of cream cheese frosting and a few chopped nuts or fresh carrot shavings is all you need to make a beautiful looking cake.

Conclusion

Making a moist and delicious carrot cake is not hard if you follow these valuable tips. Whether you are making a cake for a special occasion or just for yourself, these tips will help you make the best carrot cake you’ve ever tasted. Remember, the key is to use freshly grated carrots, mix the batter just enough, and don't over-bake. Happy baking!

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