Surprise-Inside Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Surprise-Inside Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 1 ¾ cups sugar; 3 cups shredded carrots; 1 cup oil; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup chopped pecans; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; ¼ cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; ¼ cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 4 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

3 eggs
1 ¾ cups sugar
3 cups shredded carrots
1 cup oil
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sugar
1 egg
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350; grease & flour a 10-inch Bundt tube pan; set aside.
2
CAKE: In a mixing bowl, blend eggs and sugar; add carrots and oil, continue mixing.
3
In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients (except nuts); add to egg-carrot mixture & mix well; stir in nuts.
4
Pour THREE CUPS batter into prepared pan; set aside pan and remaining batter.
5
FILLING: In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar; add egg, mix well; spoon over batter in pan; top with remaining batter.
6
Bake for 55-60 minutes (toothpick comes out clean).
7
Cool for 10 minutes (set the timer); remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
8
FROSTING: In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter & vanilla until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar.
9
Frost COOLED cake; serve; chill leftovers.

2197

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

291

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 eggs, 1 ¾ cups sugar, 3 cups shredded carrots, 1 cup oil, and more.

Yes, Surprise-Inside 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-Inside Carrot Cake

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