Apple Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Filling & Praline Icing Recipe

Name: Apple Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Filling & Praline Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 2 cups sugar, divided; 4 eggs; 1 cup canola oil; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups shredded peeled tart apples (I like to use Granny Smith); 1 cup shredded carrot; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted; PRALINE ICING; 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed); 1/4 cup butter; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (use good vanilla if you have it, so worth it!); 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar, divided
4 eggs
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups shredded peeled tart apples (I like to use Granny Smith)
1 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
PRALINE ICING
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (use good vanilla if you have it, so worth it!)
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in 1 egg; set aside.
2
In a large bowl, beat oil with remaining sugar and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into oil mixture until blended. Stir in the apples, carrots and pecans.
3
Transfer half of the apple batter to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan; layer with cream cheese mixture and remaining apple batter.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
5
In a large saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter and milk to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; whisk in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake. Sprinkle with pecans.

1910

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

229

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 2 cups sugar, divided, 4 eggs, 1 cup canola oil, and more.

Yes, Apple Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Filling & Praline Icing falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apple Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Filling & Praline Icing

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