Carrot Cake II Recipe
Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Carrot Cake II, a scrumptious dessert that combines the wholesome goodness of carrots with the rich, creamy sweetness of cream cheese icing. This recipe, carefully crafted and shared with love from lovewithrecipes.com, promises a moist and flavorful carrot cake that will surely become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Vegetable, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1173.5
- Fat Content: 69.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 19.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 154.7mg
- Sodium Content: 720.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 129.9g
- Fiber Content: 3.7g
- Sugar Content: 89.4g
- Protein Content: 11.5g
Aggregated Rating: 5 (based on 5 reviews)
Review Count: 5
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Carrot |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 2 | Cups of Sugar |
| 3 | Cups of All-purpose Flour |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon of Salt |
| 2 | Teaspoons of Baking Powder |
| 2 | Teaspoons of Baking Soda |
| 2 | Teaspoons of Cinnamon |
| 1/2 | Cup of Chopped Walnuts |
| 1 1/2 | Cups of Cream Cheese |
| 1 | Cup of Sugar (for icing) |
| 1 | Cup of Unsalted Butter |
| 4 | Teaspoons of Real Vanilla |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Prepare Carrots:
- Grate the carrots finely.
- Add one egg at a time to the grated carrots until all four have been added.
- Beat after each egg.
- Add the oil and mix.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- Sift all the dry ingredients together (flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon).
- Add the dry mixture to the oil, egg, and carrot mixture in four parts, beating after each addition.
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Add Walnuts:
- Incorporate the chopped walnuts into the batter and mix well.
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Bake:
- Pour the batter into a greased/floured tube pan.
- Bake for 1 hour at 325°F or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
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Prepare Cream Cheese Icing:
- Soften the cream cheese and butter.
- Blend well, then add sugar and real vanilla.
- Beat until smooth and creamy.
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Frosting:
- Frost the cake only after it has cooled.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve this decadent Carrot Cake II as a delightful ending to a family dinner or as a sweet treat for special occasions. The combination of moist carrot cake and luscious cream cheese icing creates a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more. Share the joy of baking with this recipe, and watch as it becomes a cherished favorite among friends and family alike. Enjoy every bite of this heavenly creation!
