Best Layered Carrot Cake Recipes

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LAYERED CARROT CAKE



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I never liked carrot cake until I tried this one. The rich, moist cake with orange-flavored frosting is now a family tradition for special occasions. Sometimes I add cranberries with the raisins. -Anna Morgan, Eatonville, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 cups grated carrots
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour two 9-in. round baking pans. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk eggs, orange juice and oil; add to dry ingredients. Beat until well blended. Stir in carrots, raisins and nuts (batter will be thick). , Pour into prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar, orange juice and zest; beat until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

THREE-LAYERED CARROT CAKE



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My mom loved carrots so much she put them in various dishes at least five times a week when I was growing up. Her specialty was a homemade carrot cake that was requested for every special occasion. When I made this for her 70th birthday, she cried with each bite. -Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 large eggs, separated
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup sour cream
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, optional
2 cups finely shredded carrots (about 4 medium)
1 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice
8 to 8-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 8-in. square baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk orange juice and sour cream. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars and orange zest until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. If desired, beat in thyme. Add flour mixture alternately with orange juice mixture, beating well after each addition., With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Gently fold in shredded carrots and pecans., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, orange zest and juice until blended. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to reach desired consistency., Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 744 calories, Fat 35g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 104g carbohydrate (88g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHEESECAKE LAYERED CARROT CAKE RECIPE



Cheesecake Layered Carrot Cake Recipe image

Silky smooth cheesecake is sandwiched between two flavorful carrot cake layers then smothered with cream cheese frosting

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
3 large eggs ( at room temperature)
2 cups granulated sugar
¾ cups vegetable oil
¾ cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups carrots (grated finely, about 3 large carrots)
8 ounces pineapple (crushed and drained)
3 and ½ ounces coconut (sweetened, flaked)
1 cup pecans (chopped & lightly toasted, or walnuts)
16 ounces cream cheese ( at room temperature)
½ cup unsalted butter ( at room temperature)
4 to 5 cups powdered sugar (sfted then measured)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
additional chopped pecans for decorating ( if desired, or walnuts)
I purchased an 8-inch cheesecake

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