Best Grandma Goldies Carrot Cake Recipes

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GRANDMA COOKIE'S CARROT CAKE



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Every bite of this cake is a delight! We couldn't stop talking about the icing...

Provided by Cara Metzger

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 c flour
2 c sugar
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c oil
3/4 c applesauce
4 eggs
3 to 4 c carrots, shredded
1 tsp vanilla extract
FROSTING
1/2 c butter, room temperature
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 pinch salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 lb powdered sugar
1 c nuts chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda and powder, cinnamon, and salt into a mixing bowl.
  • 2. Add the oil, applesauce, and eggs. Mix until incorporated. Fold in the grated carrots.
  • 3. Grease 2- 9" or 10" pans (could use one 13"x9" as well). Cut out parchment paper to cover the bottom of the pan and line the bottom with parchment then grease again. Sprinkle a little flour in the pan and shake pan to cover with flour. Divide the batter between pans.
  • 4. Bake for approximately 35 minutes (until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean) when using 2 round pans, additional time may be necessary for using 13x9" pan. **you have to take into consideration TYPE of pan (glass, dark, etc) and SIZE (2-8" or 9" or 9X13") when baking anything! Also, not every oven is the same...the temperatures can be off (too high or low) or you can use convection which will also often change cooking times. Please use this as a guideline and check your cake every so often. I usually check mine around 1/2 hour and then every 5 minutes after that.
  • 5. To make the frosting, blend cream cheese with butter until smooth. Blend in vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar. Fold in nuts if using. Wait until the cake is completely cooled and then frost.
  • 6. **I like to use a little cinnamon or nutmeg occasionally in my frosting. Also, I like to toast coconut and use it while decorating.

GRANDMA'S CARROT CAKE



Grandma's Carrot Cake image

My grandma was very special to me. She had a big country kitchen that was full of wonderful aromas any time we visited. This was one of her prized cake recipes, and it continues to be a favorite from generation to generation. -Denise Strasz, Detroit, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups shredded carrots (about 6 medium)
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., Beat first 4 ingredients until well blended. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in carrots and walnuts., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack; cool completely., For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593 calories, Fat 35g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

GRANDMA'S CARROT CAKE



Grandma's Carrot Cake image

This recipe has been a favorite in our family for three generations. Different from traditional carrot cakes, this cake is extremely moist and flavorful and is topped with a buttermilk glaze while still warm. Try it and I think you will agree that it is the best!! Be certain to reduce the baking temperature to 325 degrees F(165 degrees C) if using a glass baking pan.

Provided by heybejay

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Carrot Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups carrots, grated
1 cup flaked coconut
½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar and oil until blended. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture just until incorporated. Fold in the pineapple, carrots, coconut and walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. While still warm, poke holes in the cake with a fork.
  • For the glaze: In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, buttermilk and vanilla. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes. Pour glaze over warm cake, then allow to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.7 calories, Carbohydrate 78.5 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 323.7 mg, Sugar 59.1 g

GRANDMA'S APPLE CARROT CAKE



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Rich, moist and cinnamony, this old-fashioned cake recipe was handed down from our beloved Grandma Kelly. It's a perfect way to use up a few carrots and an apple...and it's ideal for smaller families, since it yields fewer servings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups finely shredded carrots
1 cup shredded peeled apple
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, oil and sugars until smooth. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture just until combined. Stir in carrots and apple., Spoon into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA CARROT CAKE



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This Cake has been the family fav for as long as I can remember. My grandmother would only make this on special occasions and hoildays. She then passed it down to me so I thought I would share it with you. My mouth is watering now as I type

Provided by ARMY COOK 99

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 8-10 Slices, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs, large beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour (measure then sift ) or 2 cups all-purpose flour (measure then sift )
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups grated fresh carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, Drained
1 (3 1/2 ounce) can flaked coconut
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1.5 (8 ounce) cream cheese, Softed Room Temp
1/2 cup unsalted butter or 1/2 cup margarine, Softed Room Temp
1 (16 ounce) powdered sugar, Sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven at 350 degrees.
  • Combine First 5 ingredints ; Beat well on low speed.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add to sugar mixture, Stirring well on low.
  • Add carrots, walnuts, pineapple, and coconuts; Stir well on Low.
  • Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean.
  • Pour Buttermilk glaze over warm cake layers.
  • LET COOL IN PANS FOR 15 MINS.
  • Remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
  • Spread Cream Cheese frosting between each layers and on top and sides of cake.
  • BUTTERMILK GLAZE:.
  • Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to boil over medium heat cooking for 4 mins Stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat, Stir in vanilla.
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:.
  • Combine cream cheese and butter; Beat at medium speed until smooth.
  • Gradually add sugar, Beating until light and fluffy.
  • Stop mixer and hand stir in vanilla.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11236.9, Fat 588.7, SaturatedFat 243.8, Cholesterol 1433.2, Sodium 6463.4, Carbohydrate 1446.9, Fiber 34.1, Sugar 1162.2, Protein 98.1

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