Decadent Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Decadent Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups oil OR 3/4 cup oil 3/4 cup buttermilk; 2 cups flour; 2 tsp cinnamon; 2 tsp baking powder; 2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 3 cups grated carrot; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup ground or finely chopped pecans; 8 oz cream cheese; 1/2 cup softened butter; 1 lb icing sugar; 1 cup well-drained crushed pineapple; 1 tsp vanilla

Servings: persons

4 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups oil OR 3/4 cup oil 3/4 cup buttermilk
2 cups flour
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
3 cups grated carrot
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup ground or finely chopped pecans
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup softened butter
1 lb icing sugar
1 cup well-drained crushed pineapple
1 tsp vanilla

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Butter and flour 3 8 inch round baking pans
3
In a large bowl beat 4 eggs until frothy. Beat in sugar a little at a time and beat the mixture until it is light and lemon coloured. Beat in gradually oil, or oil and buttermilk.
4
Fold in carrots, raisins, and pecans until well combined.
5
Divide batter among the 3 pans. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean.
6
Cool layers in pan for 15 minutes, then turn them onto racks and cool completely.
7
In a bowl cream cream cheese and butter and icing sugar until the mix is light. Then blend in pineapple and vanilla.
8
Halve each cake horizontally, spread the layers with some of the icing, stacking them on top of one another, then spread the remaining icing on the top and sides of the cake. Chill for at least one hour, but cake is actually best if left 24 hours.

2308

kcal

Calories

132

Fat

269

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 eggs, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cups oil OR 3/4 cup oil 3/4 cup buttermilk, 2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Decadent 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.

Decadent Carrot Cake

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