Honey Pecan Carrot Cake Recipes

PERFECT CARROT CAKE {HONEY-SWEETENED}

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Adjust an oven rack to the center of the oven. Lightly grease two round 9-inch cake pans or a 9X13-inch pan and line the bottom with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk together to combine and set aside.
• Wash carrots well (no need to peel them) and in a food processor fitted with a fine shredding disk (or grate by hand using a fine grater), shred the carrots. Set aside.
• In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer (or use a stand mixer with the whisk attachment or by hand with a whisk), beat the honey and eggs on medium-high speed until well combined, about 45 seconds.
• Reduce the speed to medium and with the mixer running, slowly add the oil in a steady stream, being careful to pour oil away from the beaters or whisk.
• Increase the speed to high (or whisk quickly by hand) and mix until the batter is light in color and well emulsified, about 45 seconds to 1 minute longer.
• Stir in the carrots and dry ingredients by hand until incorporated and no streaks of flour remain (being careful not to overmix).
• Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans or pour into the prepared 9X13-inch pan. Bake in the center of the oven until a toothpick or skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 40-45 minutes for 9-inch round pans and 60 minutes for a 9X13-inch pan.
• Let the cakes cool for about 10 minutes in the pan and then invert them onto a cooling rack to cool completely (the 9X13-inch cake can be cooled completely in the pan if you are planning to just ice the top).
• In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle or whisk attachment or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer, whip together the cream cheese, butter, sour cream and honey for 1-2 minutes until mixture is perfectly creamy and smooth with no lumps.
• Add the vanilla and heavy cream and mix until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add additional heavy cream and whip thoroughly if needed for a softer frosting.
• Frost the cake and garnish with chopped pecans, if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve and any leftovers.

CARROT CAKE WITH PECAN FROSTING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pineapple. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in carrots., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in pecans., Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until serving.

HONEY CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. In a large bowl, stir together the honey, buttermilk, eggs, oil and 2 teaspoons of vanilla until well blended. Add the flour mixture to the buttermilk mixture, and stir until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. Stir in the carrot, pineapple, and walnuts by hand. Pour into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
• To make the frosting, mix together the cream cheese, honey and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth and well blended. Spread over the cooled cake.

HONEY PECAN CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Prepare a 10-inch bundt pan (use Non-Stick Spray or Butter & Flour).
• Mix together dry ingredients by stirring flour with baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt.
• In a seperate bowl, use a hand-beater to beat butter until light & fluffy. Slowly beat in honey and then eggs.
• Beat in sugar and vanilla.
• Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in thirds, stirring until just absorbed.
• Stir in carrots and pecans by hand.
• Pour batter into pan and smooth the top. Bake in oven centre for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.
• Cool on a rack.
• Icing:.
• Beat cream cheese, milk and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add in icing sugar, 1 Cup at a time.
• Remove cooled cake from pans.
• Spread Icing over sides and top of cake.
• Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.

HONEY CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• For the carrot cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a standard-size loaf pan and line with parchment to overhang the edges by a few inches.
• Stir together the all-purpose and whole wheat flours, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Combine the vegetable oil, applesauce and honey in a mixer bowl and beat on medium until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the vanilla and eggs and beat until light, about 1 minute. Add the flour mixture and beat on low just until combined. Add the carrots, pecans and coconut and beat just to incorporate. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean with just a few crumbs, 55 to 65 minutes. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes, then unmold and cool completely.
• For the cream cheese glaze: Beat the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl until smooth. Beat in the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in the vanilla. Stir in the milk, a tablespoon at a time, to make a thick, spreadable glaze. Spoon the glaze over the cake and spread to the edges.

CLASSIC CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• For the praline, line a baking tray with baking parchment, then tip the sugar into a saucepan with 1 tbsp water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1-2 mins until the sugar starts to caramelise. Scatter in the pecans and a pinch of sea salt, and stir until the nuts are fully coated. Carefully scrape the hot pecan mix onto the tray and leave to set for at least 10 mins. Break about 12 whole pecans out of the praline and reserve for decorating later, then chop or smash the rest of the praline into small shards. Set aside. Will keep in an airtight container for a day.
• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Oil two 20cm round sandwich tins and line with baking parchment. Tip the butter and sugar into a bowl and beat using an electric whisk for 3 mins until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs, one at a time - or do this using a stand mixer. When the eggs are incorporated, fold in the flours, bicarb, spices and a pinch of salt, followed by the carrots, raisins and half of the smashed praline.
• Divide the batter between the tins and level the surface with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 mins until the sponges are springy and a skewer inserted into the middle of each comes out clean. Cool in the tins for 10 mins, then put on a wire rack to cool fully. Will keep wrapped overnight.
• To make the icing, beat the butter and sugar using an electric whisk until smooth. Add half the soft cheese and lemon zest and beat again, then add the remaining and beat until smooth.
• To assemble, place one sponge, flat-side up, on a cake stand or plate and spread with a third of the icing. Scatter with most of the remaining smashed praline, then top with the other sponge, also flat-side up. Spread the rest of the icing over the top and sides, then decorate with the whole praline pecans. Chill for 1 hr to set, then slice and serve with any remaining smashed praline for sprinkling over. Will keep in an airtight tin for three days.

HONEY PECAN CARROT CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
• Combine Rice Chex, pecan, honey, cinnamon, and butter.
• Press into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a springform pan.
• Bake for 5-7 minutes, set aside to cool.
• Place remaining ingredients into large bowl and beat until smooth.
• Pour into prepared pan and bake in the center of the oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the center feels solid in the middle.
• Cool, loosen rim from pan, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• You can take about 1/4 cup shredded carrot, spread out on parchment paper and bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, don't let them brown.
• Cool, place in a small bowl and lightly sprinkle some sugar over the dry shredded carrot and garnish individual pieces of cheese cake.

PECAN-TOPPED CARROT PIE

Steps:

• Add 1 in. of water to a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 9-11 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool., Place the carrots, milk, eggs, pie spice, cinnamon and salt in a blender. Cover and process until pureed; process 1 minute longer. Pour into pastry shell. Combine the pecans, brown sugar and butter; sprinkle over filling. , Bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and edges are browned. (Cover edges of crust with foil during the last 20 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary.) Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.