Shortcut Carrot Cake Recipes

CLASSIC CARROT CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Grease 3 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
• Grate the carrots on the small holes of a box grater. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, sift together 2½ cups (310 G) of flour, the cinnamon, allspice, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk together.
• In a separate large bowl, beat the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs together with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until just combined.
• With the mixer running, gradually pour in the vegetable oil.
• With the mixer on medium-low speed, add ⅓ of the flour mixture at a time to the wet ingredients. Beat just to incorporate. Stop mixing when there is just a small amount of flour visible.
• In a small bowl, toss the raisins with the remaining tablespoon of flour.
• Add the raisin, grated carrots, and pineapple to the batter and fold to incorporate with a rubber spatula.
• Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a fork inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean.
• Cool the cakes on a wire rack until the pans are cool to the touch. Remove the cakes from the pans and let cool completely on the rack.
• Make the icing: In a large bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla with an electric hand mixer on medium-low speed. Once combined, mix on medium-high speed for 30 seconds, until light and fluffy.
• Add the powdered sugar, ½ cup (60 G) at a time, beating on medium-low speed to incorporate each addition.
• Assemble the cake: Check to see if the top of each cake is flat. If not, use a serrated knife level off the cakes.
• Place 1 cake layer on a serving platter or cake stand. Spoon ¼ of the icing on top and spread in an even layer. Add another layer of cake and spread with another ¼ of the icing. Set the last cake layer on top with the bottom up to ensure a very flat surface. Spread the rest of the icing over the top and sides.
• Gently press the walnuts into the icing around the sides of the cake.
• Chill for 30-60 minutes to let the icing set, then slice and serve.
• Enjoy!

SHORTCUT CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 350°F, and spray baking pans with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Prepare cake mix batter as directed on package, stirring in carrots, pineapple and 3/4 cup of the pecans until well blended.
• Pour into 2 (9-inch) square baking pans.
• Bake 25 to 30 minute or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool.
• MEANWHILE, beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer or wire whisk until well blended.
• Stir in whipped topping until well blended.
• PLACE 1 cake layer on serving plate.
• Spread with 1-1/2 cups of the cream cheese mixture.
• Carefully place second cake layer on top of first cake layer.
• Frost top and sides of cake with remaining cream cheese mixture.
• Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup pecans.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

BEST CARROT CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Prepare cake batter as directed on package; stir in carrots, pineapple and 3/4 cup nuts.
• Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch square pans sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans 10 min. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
• Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until blended. Whisk in COOL WHIP.
• Stack cakes on plate, filling and frosting with cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.