Spring Celebration Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Spring Celebration Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups grated fresh carrots (about 2 large); 1 cup walnut pieces; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple; 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon fine salt; 4 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil; 2 4 -ounce jars pureed carrot baby food; 2 8 -ounce packages cream cheese (1 pound), at room temperature; ½ tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), cubed, at room temperature; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (about 2 lemons); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple; Thinly peeled carrot, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups grated fresh carrots (about 2 large)
1 cup walnut pieces
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
2 4 -ounce jars pureed carrot baby food
2 8 -ounce packages cream cheese (1 pound), at room temperature
½ tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), cubed, at room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple
Thinly peeled carrot, for garnish

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For Cake: Preheat oven to 350F.
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Butter two 8-inch round cake pans, line with parchment paper and butter paper.
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Dust pan with flour.
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Toss carrots, walnuts and 1/2 cup pineapple with 1/2 cup flour in a small bowl and set aside.
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Whisk remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl.
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Beat eggs and sugar in a large bowl using a mixer until thick and light, about 5 minutes.
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Gradually add oil, while beating.
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Beat in pureed carrot.
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Fold in dry ingredients until a loose batter forms.
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Fold in nuts, carrots, and pineapple.
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Pour into prepared pans.
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Bake until firm to touch and a cake tester, inserted into center, comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
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Cool cakes in pans on a rack for 25 minutes.
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Turn out of pans and cool completely on rack.
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For Icing: Beat cream cheese in a large bowl, using a mixer until smooth and fluffy.
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Gradually beat in butter until smooth.
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Sift sugar over cream cheese mixture; beat until smooth.
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Add lemon zest and vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy.
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Refrigerate icing for about 20 minutes.
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Place a cake layer on a cake stand or plate.
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Spread about half icing over top.
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Sprinkle on half of pineapple and top with remaining cake layer.
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Spread remaining icing over top and sprinkle with remaining pineapple.
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Garnish with thin peels of fresh carrot.
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Calories: 530
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Total Fat: 36 grams
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Saturated Fat: 3.5 grams
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Total Carbohydrate: 49 grams
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Protein: 7 grams
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Sodium: 340 milligrams
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Cholesterol: 85 milligrams
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Fiber: 2 gram

2408

kcal

Calories

143

Fat

265

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups grated fresh carrots (about 2 large), 1 cup walnut pieces, 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple, 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting, and more.

Yes, Spring Celebration 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.

Spring Celebration Carrot Cake

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