🥕 My Husband’s Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe 🥕
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Serving Size: 8 servings
Category: Dessert
Keywords: < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
Description:
Indulge in the sweet pleasure of creating a culinary masterpiece that won my husband’s heart – the best carrot cake he’s ever tasted! This delightful recipe promises a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. So, let’s embark on this baking adventure together, and create a treat that’s bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Eggs |
| 2 | Cups Sugar |
| 3 | Cups Grated Carrots |
| 2 | Cups Self Rising Flour |
| 1 1/2 | Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon |
| 2 | Cups Chopped Pecans |
| 1 | Cup Confectioners’ Sugar |
| – | (Optional) Additional Pecans |
| 1/2 | Cup Cream Cheese |
| 1 | Cup Butter |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon Vanilla Extract |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 1018.5 per serving
- Fat Content: 74.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 19.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 154.7mg
- Sodium Content: 658.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 81.7g
- Fiber Content: 3.8g
- Sugar Content: 53.9g
- Protein Content: 9.8g
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
- Begin by preheating your oven to a toasty 350°F. Don’t forget to generously grease and flour your baking pan, ensuring a smooth release for your delightful creation.
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Blend Sugar and Oil:
- In a large mixing bowl, embark on your journey by blending together 2 cups of sugar and the golden elixir of oil until a harmonious mixture is achieved.
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Add Eggs, One at a Time:
- Crack open those eggs, one at a time, into the sugary concoction. Mix each egg thoroughly before introducing its delightful counterpart.
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Add Flour, Carrots, Cinnamon, and Nuts:
- Now, it’s time to bring in the stars of the show! Add 2 cups of self-rising flour, 3 cups of freshly grated carrots, a dash of aromatic cinnamon (1 1/2 teaspoons), and a generous 2 cups of chopped pecans. Mix this symphony of ingredients thoroughly until a tantalizing batter is born.
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Pour into Prepared Pan:
- Pour this delectable batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly to ensure an even bake. The anticipation is building!
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Bake for 30-35 Minutes:
- Place your creation into the preheated oven and let the magic happen. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, signaling the perfection within.
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Cream Butter and Cheese:
- While your cake is baking, let’s prepare the luscious cream. Cream together 1 cup of butter and 1/2 cup of cream cheese until the mixture becomes a velvety haven.
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Add Sugar, One Cup at a Time:
- Gradually introduce the sweet embrace of confectioners’ sugar, adding one cup at a time, until your cream reaches a heavenly sweetness.
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Add Nuts and Vanilla:
- Enhance the texture and flavor by incorporating the additional cup of chopped pecans and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix well until every bite promises a burst of delightful surprises.
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Assemble and Relish:
- Once your carrot cake has achieved its golden perfection, let it cool before generously spreading the cream over the top. Slice into servings, and savor the love and effort put into creating this divine treat.
This carrot cake recipe is not just a dessert; it’s a journey of flavors and emotions. From the aromatic blend of cinnamon to the crunch of pecans, every bite tells a story of culinary mastery. Share this creation with loved ones, and let the magic of baking bring joy to your kitchen.🍰✨
