Alice Bay Carrot Cake Food

THE BEST CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• For the cake: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Line the bottoms with parchment paper rounds and lightly coat the paper with spray.
• Cover the raisins with very hot water and let sit until plump, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
• Toast the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet until fragrant and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, and then chop 1 cup of the pecans; reserve for the cake batter. Pulse the remaining 1/2 cup pecans in a food processor until very finely ground; reserve for garnish.
• Combine the carrots and buttermilk in a medium bowl. Whisk the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Beat the eggs, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until pale and thick, about 4 minutes. Reduce the speed to medium-low and gradually stream in the oil. Add the dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with the carrot mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until smooth. Fold in the raisins and chopped pecans with a rubber spatula. Scrape the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
• Bake the cakes, rotating the pans halfway through, until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer the pans to a wire rack and let the cakes cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the sides of the cakes and invert onto the rack. Remove the parchment and let the cakes cool completely.
• For the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Beat in the vanilla. Reduce the speed to low and gradually mix in the confectioner' sugar. Increase the speed to high and beat until the frosting until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
• To assemble the cake: When the cakes are completely cool, trim the domes of each cake round with a large serrated knife so the tops are flat. Place one cake, cut-side down, on a platter. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the frosting evenly over top. Place the remaining cake, cut-side down, on top. Spread the top with another 1 1/2 cups of the frosting. Frost the sides of the cake with another 1 1/2 cups frosting and smooth out completely to make an even crumb coat (It's ok if some of the cake shows through. This is just a base layer.) Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the frosting set.
• Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake, swirling decoratively if desired. Sprinkle with the finely ground pecans.

SHORTCUT CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 350°F, and spray baking pans with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Prepare cake mix batter as directed on package, stirring in carrots, pineapple and 3/4 cup of the pecans until well blended.
• Pour into 2 (9-inch) square baking pans.
• Bake 25 to 30 minute or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool.
• MEANWHILE, beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer or wire whisk until well blended.
• Stir in whipped topping until well blended.
• PLACE 1 cake layer on serving plate.
• Spread with 1-1/2 cups of the cream cheese mixture.
• Carefully place second cake layer on top of first cake layer.
• Frost top and sides of cake with remaining cream cheese mixture.
• Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup pecans.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

ALICE BAY CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a large bowl, mix sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients together, and gradually add to wet mixture. Stir in grated carrots and nuts. Pour into a greased and lightly floured 9 X 13-inch pan or 3 9-inch round layer cake pans.
• Bake for 40 - 45 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.
• CREAM CHEESE FROSTING.
• 1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened.
• 3/4 cup butter, softened.
• 1 pound confectioners' sugar.
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional).
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
• Cream butter and cream cheese. Add sugar and mix well. Add nuts and vanilla. Spread on cooled cake.

AUNT ALICE'S NO GRATE (BUT GREAT) CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• 1. In a mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking soda,and cinnamon. Mix well with a fork.
• 2. Add egg, vanilla, pineapple, coconut, oil and nuts. Add carrots and mix well.
• 3. Pour mixture into an 8x8 greased pan. Bake at 350' for 55 minutes.
• 4. Cool. Serve plain or with your favorite topping. Enjoy !!

CARROT CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• For the cake:
• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
• In a mixing bowl, mix sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture and blend well. Fold in carrots and chopped nuts until well blended. Distribute batter evenly into 3 (9-inch) cake layer pans, which have been generously greased. There will be approximately 1 pound 5 ounces of batter per pan. Place in preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool layers in pans, for approximately 1 hour. Store layers in pans, inverted, in closed cupboard to prevent drying. Layers must be a minimum of 1 day old.
• To remove layers from baking pan, turn upside down, tap edge of pan on a hard surface. Center a 9-inch cake circle on top of revolving cake stand. Remove paper from bottom of layer cake.
• For the frosting:
• In a suitable bowl of large mixer, place powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla, and margarine. Beat at second speed until thoroughly blended. Hold refrigerated and use as needed.
• For the assembly:
• Place first layer, bottom side down, at center of cake stand. With a spatula, evenly spread approximately 3 1/2 ounces of frosting on the layer. Center second layer on top of first layer with topside down. Again with a spatula, evenly spread approximately 3 1/2 ounces of frosting on the layer. Center third layer on top of second layer with topside down. Using both hands, press firmly but gently, all layers together to get one firm cake. With spatula, spread remainder of frosting to cover top and sides of cake. Refrigerated until needed. Display on counter or cake stand with a plastic cover.

THE BEST CARROT CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl cream together oil, sugar, and eggs.
• Then add remaining cake ingredients and mix until well blended.
• Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. (I used a glass pan)
• Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.
• Cool completely before frosting the cake.
• After the cake has cooled, mix the powdered sugar, butter, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly over cake.