Best Of Everything Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Best Of Everything Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 2 cups grated carrots; 2 1/3 cups all purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tsp vanilla; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 4 large eggs; 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained; 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1 cup chopped pecans; 3/4 cup chopped crystallaized ginger; 1/2 cup raisins; Frosting; 3 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened; 1 stick unsalted butter, softened; 1 tsp vanilla; 2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar

Servings: persons

Cake
2 cups grated carrots
2 1/3 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup chopped crystallaized ginger
1/2 cup raisins
Frosting
3 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, set on convection. Spray 2 9 or 10 inch springform pans with baking spray and shake with flour.
2
In a large bowl, combine candied ginger, pecans, coconut and raisins. Add 1/2 cup of the flour and stir to coat.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs and sugar, beat until sugar is dissolved. Add oil in a thin stream, then vanilla.
4
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add to oil / egg mixture in several additions. Stir in carrots, then pineapple. Add the pecan / coconut / ginger mixture and stir to combine.
5
Spread evenly into 2 prepared pans; bake until center no longer giggles, approximately 24 minutes on convection. Rotate pans after about 12 minutes of baking. Cool layers in pans on a rack for 5 minutes, then run a knife around the edges, invert and cool completely.
6
Frosting
7
Beat together cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Add sugar and continue to beat until smooth. If too runny, add additional sugar; if too thick add a small amount of milk or heavy cream.
8
Place one later bottom side up on cake plate, spread with about 1/3 of icing. Place second later right side up and spread remaining frosting over sides and top. Refrigerate cake until time to serve.

2829

kcal

Calories

169

Fat

313

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 2 cups grated carrots, 2 1/3 cups all purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and more.

Yes, Best Of Everything Carrot Cake 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Best Of Everything Carrot Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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