How to Make Carrot Cake of My Dreams! - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carrot cake is a classic dessert that never goes out of style. Its rich, moist texture and warm, comforting flavors make it a favorite for many. But not all carrot cakes are created equal. After years of experimenting and tweaking, I've finally come up with the carrot cake of my dreams!

This recipe has been passed down through generations in my family, and I've made it my own with a few personal touches. It's the perfect combination of sweetness and spice, with a deliciously creamy fr...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained and juice reserved
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) carton egg substitute (such as Egg Beaters®)
  • ⅔ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • 1 cup raisins
  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Combine flour, white sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ginger in a large bowl.
  • Whisk drained pineapple, brown sugar, egg substitute, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl until smooth.
  • Stir pineapple mixture, carrots, zucchini, and raisins into flour mixture just until flour is moistened.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean, 55 to 65 minutes.
  • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes; remove cake from pan and cool completely on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
  • Whisk reserved pineapple juice, 1 tablespoon at a time, with confectioners' sugar until a spreadable glaze forms. Drizzle over cooled cake.
  • Nutrition

    337 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 379mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 283mg