Best Mama Bells Carrot Cake Recipes

Bahama Mama Carrot Cake (The Bahamas) image

Provided by GiddyUpGo

Categories Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups oil
3 eggs
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup raisins
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Mix the sugar with the oil and eggs.
Add the dry ingredients and mix well.
Fold in the carrots, walnuts, coconut, pineapple, raisins and vanilla extract.
Pour the batter into a greased 13x9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.
Let the cake cool completely, then make the frosting:.
Cream the butter with the cream cheese, then gradually add the sugar and vanilla. Spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.1, Fat 43.7, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 77.5, Sodium 438.1, Carbohydrate 73.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 53.3, Protein 6.3

Mom's Amazing

Provided by srsmithtx

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 3 layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 cups carrots, grated
8 ounces crushed pineapple, lightly drained
1 cup pecans, chopped
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups oil
8 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/8 cup margarine, melted
4 cups powdered sugar (or more depending on consistency)

Steps:

Beat eggs and add sugar; stir in oil. Add all dry ingredients. Add carrots and pineapple. Mix well.
Grease and flour 3 9" pans.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35-50 minutes (longer if you're using different pans). Test by inserting a toothpick, cake is done when toothpick comes out clean.
Cool 10 minute Turn out on racks to cool.
Beat frosting ingredients together and top each cake layer, then assemble the cake and cover the sides.