Moist Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
Indulge in this delectable Moist Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect treat for any occasion, particularly delightful in spring and summer. This recipe promises a rich blend of flavors and textures, making it a crowd-pleaser at gatherings.
Cooking Time
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Recipe Category
- Dessert
Keywords
- Spring
- Summer
- Easy
- Under 4 Hours
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Carrots | 3 cups, grated |
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 2 cups |
| Baking soda | 2 teaspoons |
| Baking powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 teaspoon |
| Eggs | 4 large |
| Vanilla extract | 1 1/4 teaspoons |
| Golden raisins | 1 cup |
| Chopped pecans | 3/4 cup |
| Shredded coconut | 3/4 cup |
| Powdered sugar | 1 1/4 cups |
| Cream cheese | 1 (8 oz) package |
| Unsalted butter | 1/2 cup |
| Vanilla extract (for frosting) | 1 teaspoon |
| Chopped pecans (for garnish) | 1/2 cup |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 10709.1 |
| Total Fat | 643.6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 200.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 1339.5 mg |
| Sodium | 5925.4 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1205.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.5 g |
| Sugars | 936.2 g |
| Protein | 91.5 g |
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure an even baking temperature.
- Prepare Cake Pans: Grease two round cake pans generously to prevent the cake from sticking after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Mix these dry ingredients until well combined.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Stir in the eggs, oil, 1 1/4 teaspoons of vanilla extract, crushed pineapple, golden raisins, shredded coconut, and 3/4 cup of chopped pecans. Mix until the batter is smooth and well blended.
- Pour Batter: Carefully spoon the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans, ensuring a level surface for even baking.
- Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. The cakes are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Cakes: Once baked, remove the pans from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cream cheese, butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add Pecans to Frosting: Stir in the remaining chopped pecans to the frosting mixture for added texture and flavor.
- Frost Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting generously between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake.
Serving Suggestion
Serve slices of this moist carrot cake at room temperature for the best flavor and texture, and enjoy a slice of spring or summer sweetness with family and friends!
Enjoy making and sharing this delightful cake from lovewithrecipes.com!
