Surprise Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Surprise Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups shredded carrots; 1-3/4 cups sugar; 1 cup canola oil; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

3 cups shredded carrots
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar

1
In a large bowl, beat the carrots, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into carrot mixture until blended. Stir in the pecans. Pour 3 cups batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan.
2
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg. Spoon over batter. Top with remaining batter.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
4
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

2436

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

310

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups shredded carrots, 1-3/4 cups sugar, 1 cup canola oil, 3 large eggs, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Surprise 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.

Surprise Carrot Cake

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