Best Sister Beths Carrot Cake Recipes

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THE BEST CARROT CAKE RECIPE



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Our family-favorite Carrot Cake doesn't get any more moist and delicious than this recipe! We've added in crushed pineapple and coconut to take this carrot cake over the top.

Provided by Contributor

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 18

1¼ cup canola oil
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
2½ cups flour
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup raisins
¾ cups chopped walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar
½ cup butter ((softened to room temperature, do not melt))
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl cream together oil, sugar, and eggs.
  • Then add remaining cake ingredients and mix until well blended.
  • Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. (I used a glass pan)
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Cool completely before frosting the cake.
  • After the cake has cooled, mix the powdered sugar, butter, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 kcal, Carbohydrate 83 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Sodium 326 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 57 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRANDMA'S CARROT CAKE



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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

BETH'S CARROT CAKE



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This recipe makes a large batch that can be used to make several forms of carrot cake. It is moist and good by itself or topped with cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Petdrwife

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 2 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups vegetable oil
8 large eggs
4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups carrots (fine grated)
2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple
3 cups chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix vegetable oil, eggs and vanilla in a bowl; set aside.
  • Place sugar, flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking powder, soda and salt in large bowl.
  • Mix wet ingredients into dry till well blended.
  • Fold in carrots, pinapple and nuts.
  • Bake times are approximate (insert knife in center, cake is done when comes out clean).
  • Spring Form pan: 60-70 minutes.
  • Tube/Bundt pan: 50-60 minutes.
  • Loaf pan: 40-50 minutes.
  • 8" cake pans: 30-35 minutes.
  • Again, this recipe makes several of the above. I usually make a two layer cake then maybe a loaf or mini loafs. I imagine you could make some nice muffins or sheet cake as well but I am not sure of the cook times. Top with your favorite cream cheese frosting or eat plain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5937.7, Fat 350.8, SaturatedFat 49.4, Cholesterol 846, Sodium 3445.5, Carbohydrate 662.7, Fiber 20.2, Sugar 448.4, Protein 54.8

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