Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Servings: 16 slices
Insanely moist and bursting with flavour, this easy Carrot Cake is to die for! So far the best carrot cake that came through like a dream!
Ingredients
Cake:
One:
1 1/4 c. unsweetened applesauce or oil, this is what my Nana used
2 c. granulated sugar
3 eggs room temperature
Two:
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Three:
2 c. grated carrots
1 c. shredded sweetened coconut
1 c. chopped nuts optional
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 c. Dole crushed pineapple not drained! (use the pineapple in JUICE, not syrup)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
1/2 c. butter softened
8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pound powdered sugar
top with toasted pecans or coconut if desired
How to make Carrot Cake
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees.
Step 2: Combine the ingredients listed in “One”, then add in the “Two” ingredients, then stir in the “Three” ingredients.
Step 3: Into a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch or two 9-inches pans, or three 8-inches pans, pour the mixture. I would suggest greasing the pans with non-stick baking spray and sprinkle with flour.
Step 4: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 35 to 40 minutes if using 9 x 13 or 9-inch pans. Or 25 to 30 minutes for 8-inch pans. Do a toothpick test. Once it comes out clean, the cakes are done.
Step 5: Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool for at least 10 minutes in the pan. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Frosting:
Step 1: In a bowl, place the butter and cream cheese. Beat until nice and fluffy. Add in the vanilla followed by the powdered sugar. Continue to beat until nice and smooth.
Step 2: Onto a cake plate or stand, invert the cake.
Step 3: Over the cake, apply a generous amount of frosting and spread.
Step 4: Place the second cake layer gently on top and frost. Do this with the third layer (if making three layers).
Step 5: Place in the fridge and chill for an hour for best results.
Note:
If planning on piping the border and adding more frosting decorations on top of the cake, feel free to double the frosting recipe.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 3110IU | Vitamin C: 4.6mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1.6mg
Ingredients
- Cake:
- One:
- 1 1/4 c. unsweetened applesauce or oil, this is what my Nana used
- 2 c. granulated sugar
- 3 eggs room temperature
- Two:
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Three:
- 2 c. grated carrots
- 1 c. shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 c. chopped nuts optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 c. Dole crushed pineapple not drained! (use the pineapple in JUICE, not syrup)
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 c. butter softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- top with toasted pecans or coconut if desired
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 350 degrees.
Step 2: Combine the ingredients listed in “One”, then add in the “Two” ingredients, then stir in the “Three” ingredients.
Step 3: Into a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch or two 9-inches pans, or three 8-inches pans, pour the mixture. I would suggest greasing the pans with non-stick baking spray and sprinkle with flour.
Step 4: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 35 to 40 minutes if using 9 x 13 or 9-inch pans. Or 25 to 30 minutes for 8-inch pans. Do a toothpick test. Once it comes out clean, the cakes are done.
Step 5: Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool for at least 10 minutes in the pan. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Frosting:
Step 1: In a bowl, place the butter and cream cheese. Beat until nice and fluffy. Add in the vanilla followed by the powdered sugar. Continue to beat until nice and smooth.
Step 2: Onto a cake plate or stand, invert the cake.
Step 3: Over the cake, apply a generous amount of frosting and spread.
Step 4: Place the second cake layer gently on top and frost. Do this with the third layer (if making three layers).
Step 5: Place in the fridge and chill for an hour for best results.
Notes
If planning on piping the border and adding more frosting decorations on top of the cake, feel free to double the frosting recipe.
