Chocolate Carrot Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing
Recipe Overview:
This Chocolate Carrot Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing is a delightful twist on the classic carrot cake, perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day Secret Pals or any festive gathering. It combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the moist texture of carrots, topped off with a decadent chocolate cream cheese icing.
Recipe Details:
| Name | Chocolate Carrot Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing |
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| Cook Time | 40 minutes |
| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Total Time | 1 hour |
| Recipe Category | Dessert |
| Keywords | Coconut, Fruit, Vegetable, Nuts, < 60 Mins, Oven |
| Aggregated Rating | 5 |
| Review Count | 4 |
| Calories | 622.1 |
| Fat Content | 36.5 g |
| Saturated Fat Content | 14 g |
| Cholesterol Content | 73.7 mg |
| Sodium Content | 261.8 mg |
| Carbohydrate Content | 76.6 g |
| Fiber Content | 7 g |
| Sugar Content | 51.8 g |
| Protein Content | 9.4 g |
| Recipe Yield | 1 cake |
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup icing sugar
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cake:
- In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and allspice. Stir in the chopped walnuts, raisins, and sweetened flaked coconut.
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Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs until well blended. Gradually add in the brown sugar and granulated sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.
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Incorporate Oil and Chocolate:
- Slowly add the vegetable oil to the egg mixture, continuing to beat until well combined. Stir in the cocoa powder until evenly mixed.
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Add Carrots:
- Fold in the grated carrots until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures:
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients all at once. Mix gently until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
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Prepare the Pan:
- Line a greased 13 x 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper or waxed paper, then grease the paper lightly.
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Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (165°C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top of the cake springs back when lightly touched and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan.
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Cool the Cake:
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
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Prepare the Icing:
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the chocolate cream cheese icing. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until it is light and fluffy. Gradually add in the icing sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.
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Chill the Icing:
- Cover the icing and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes, or until it is firm enough to spread.
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Ice the Cake:
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the chilled chocolate cream cheese icing evenly over the top of the cake.
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Serve:
- Slice the cake and serve it as a delightful treat for any special occasion or gathering.
Enjoy Your Chocolate Carrot Cake!
This Chocolate Carrot Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing is sure to impress with its rich chocolate flavor and moist, tender crumb. Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day Secret Pals or any celebration, it’s a delicious twist on a classic dessert that everyone will love!
