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absolutely phenomenal moist carrot cake

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Nor Mac
Northern, MA

This is the way I have been making Carrot cake for holidays, and birthdays for years. This is the most delicious, and moist cake ever. My friends and family all love this cake. It isn't dry like a lot of other carrot cakes.I have been told by many. It is the best carrot cake they have ever had. It keeps well in the fridge for weeks! It is full of fruit and nuts. It is a favorite in my home. I am sure it will be a favorite in yours as well. Enjoy!

(3 ratings)
yield 12 or more
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For absolutely phenomenal moist carrot cake

  • 2 c
    sifted flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 c
    canola oil
  • 4
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 c
    finely grated raw carrots
  • 3/4 c
    golden raisins
  • 12 oz
    can of crushed pineapple drained in sieve. push out as much juice as you can.
  • 1 c
    chopped walnuts optional
  • 1/2 c
    flaked sweetened coconut
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING.
  • 3/4 c
    butter
  • 12 oz
    cream cheese
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 lb
    24 ounce powdered sugar
  • 1/4 c
    garnish toasted coconut optional
  • 1/4 c
    chopped walnuts optional for garnish

How To Make absolutely phenomenal moist carrot cake

  • 1
    Sift flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon together. Add the sugar, oil and eggs, and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Add in well drained pineapple, carrots, coconut, raisins, and nuts. Divide the batter between twp 9" greased and floured round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 min. While cake is baking. Make the frosting.
  • 2
    Cream Cheese frosting- Beat softened butter,and cream cheese together until well blended. Add Powdered sugar a little at a time until smooth. Add in vanilla and beat well. Frosting will be thick. Cover bowl of frosting plastic wrap. Press wrap up against frosting so no air gets in. Set aside.
  • 3
    Cake is done when pick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool cakes. Turn on to racks. Place 1st layer down on platter. Frost top. Add 2nd layer,and frost top. and sides of entire cake. Optional: Garnish with Walnut's if desired. Keep the cake refrigerated.
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