Chocolate Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups finely shredded carrots; 2 cups sugar; 1-1/4 cups canola oil; 4 large eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

3 cups finely shredded carrots
2 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups canola oil
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1
Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. In a large bowl, beat the carrots, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into carrot mixture until blended.
2
Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until smooth.
4
Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with half of the frosting. Repeat with remaining cake layer. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips.

1861

kcal

Calories

Fat

259

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: 3 cups finely shredded carrots, 2 cups sugar, 1-1/4 cups canola oil, 4 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate 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.

Chocolate Carrot Cake

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