Joy's Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

Name: Joy's Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cake flour; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoon baking powder; 2 teaspoon cinnamon ground; 1 1/4 cups corn oil; 3 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups carrots finely grated; 1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped; 1 cup pineapple, canned, crushed drained; 4 ounces cream cheese softened; 2 tablespoons mocha mix; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts; 1/2 cup raisins, seedless; 1/2 cup coconut flaked

Servings: persons

2 cups cake flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1 1/4 cups corn oil
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups carrots finely grated
1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
1 cup pineapple, canned, crushed drained
4 ounces cream cheese softened
2 tablespoons mocha mix
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup raisins, seedless
1/2 cup coconut flaked

1
For the cake:
2
Measure cake flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon into large mixing bowl.
3
Stir with wire whisk to mix and fluff (this avoids sifting).
4
Add oil and beat 2 minutes on medium speed of electric mixer, scraping down sides of bowl.
5
Add eggs and vanilla; beat 2 more mins.
6
Add carrots, nuts, and pineapple and mix by hand or on low speed of mixer.
7
Pour into 2 well-greased and floured 9-inch, or three 7-or 8-inch cake pans.
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Bake in preheated 325 degree F oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
9
Remove from oven; cool 15 minutes then turn out on rack.
10
Frost with Cream Cheese Icing.
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Cream Cheese Icing:
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Beat together cream cheese and cream; stir in vanilla.
13
Beat 5 minutes, or until smooth and fluffy.
14
Add salt and sugar, one cup at a time, blending well after each addition.
15
Stir in nuts, raisins, and coconut.

1492

kcal

Calories

Fat

251

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cake flour, 2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Joy's Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese 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.

Joy's Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

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