Carrot Cake With Pecan Frosting Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake With Pecan Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3 cups shredded carrots (about 6 medium carrots); 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded carrots (about 6 medium carrots)
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper.
2
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.
3
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.
4
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in pecans.
5
Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until serving.

1700

kcal

Calories

Fat

254

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 2 cups sugar, 4 large eggs, room temperature, 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cake With Pecan Frosting 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.

Carrot Cake With Pecan Frosting

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