How to Make Carrot Cake VIII - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carrot cake is a classic dessert that never fails to please. With its moist, tender crumb and sweet, spiced flavor, it's no wonder why it's a favorite among many. This Carrot Cake VIII recipe is a tried and true favorite, and is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.

What sets this carrot cake apart from the rest is its perfect balance of sweetness and warmth. The combination of grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts creates a delightful texture and depth o...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup flaked coconut
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 ½ tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 to 10 - inch bundt pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat Bundt pan with vegetable oil spray. Flour pan and tap out excess flour.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, salt, soda and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine coconut, walnuts and raisins. Set aside.
  • Grate carrots (to make 3 cups). Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, pineapple with juice, oil and applesauce. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and carrots.
  • Add flour mixture and beat on low speed until combined. Add coconut, walnuts and raisins and combine.
  • Put batter into 10 inch Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 to 70 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack. Invert onto serving plate. Frost, and refrigerate one hour.
  • To make the frosting: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, confectioners sugar, orange zest and juice. Beat until smooth.
  • Nutrition

    639 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 90mg
    • Sodium: 520mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 88g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 59g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 319mg