Shortcut Carrot Cake Food

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.

BEST CARROT CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Prepare cake batter as directed on package; stir in carrots, pineapple and 3/4 cup nuts.
• Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch square pans sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans 10 min. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
• Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until blended. Whisk in COOL WHIP.
• Stack cakes on plate, filling and frosting with cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.

CARROT AND PINEAPPLE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Butter 2 (8-inch) round cake pans. Line with parchment paper, then butter and flour the pans.
• For the cake: Beat the sugar, oil, and eggs together in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light yellow. Add the vanilla. In another bowl, sift together 2 1/2 cups flour, the cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Toss the raisins and walnuts with 1 tablespoon flour. Fold in the carrots and pineapple. Add to the batter and mix well.
• Divide the batter equally between the 2 pans. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans set over a wire rack.
• For the frosting: Mix the cream cheese, butter and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until just combined. Add the sugar and mix until smooth.
• Place 1 layer, flat-side up, on a flat plate or cake pedestal. With a knife or offset spatula, spread the top with frosting. Place the second layer on top, rounded side up, and spread the frosting evenly on the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with diced pineapple.

CLASSIC CARROT CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Grease 3 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
• Grate the carrots on the small holes of a box grater. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, sift together 2½ cups (310 G) of flour, the cinnamon, allspice, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk together.
• In a separate large bowl, beat the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs together with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until just combined.
• With the mixer running, gradually pour in the vegetable oil.
• With the mixer on medium-low speed, add ⅓ of the flour mixture at a time to the wet ingredients. Beat just to incorporate. Stop mixing when there is just a small amount of flour visible.
• In a small bowl, toss the raisins with the remaining tablespoon of flour.
• Add the raisin, grated carrots, and pineapple to the batter and fold to incorporate with a rubber spatula.
• Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a fork inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean.
• Cool the cakes on a wire rack until the pans are cool to the touch. Remove the cakes from the pans and let cool completely on the rack.
• Make the icing: In a large bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla with an electric hand mixer on medium-low speed. Once combined, mix on medium-high speed for 30 seconds, until light and fluffy.
• Add the powdered sugar, ½ cup (60 G) at a time, beating on medium-low speed to incorporate each addition.
• Assemble the cake: Check to see if the top of each cake is flat. If not, use a serrated knife level off the cakes.
• Place 1 cake layer on a serving platter or cake stand. Spoon ¼ of the icing on top and spread in an even layer. Add another layer of cake and spread with another ¼ of the icing. Set the last cake layer on top with the bottom up to ensure a very flat surface. Spread the rest of the icing over the top and sides.
• Gently press the walnuts into the icing around the sides of the cake.
• Chill for 30-60 minutes to let the icing set, then slice and serve.
• Enjoy!

CHEATER CARROT CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two cake pans. Combine together spice cake mix, butter, eggs, and water until smooth. Fold in remaining ingredients until combined. Pour between the two cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool in pan a few minutes and remove to cooling rack to cool remaining time. Once completely cooled, frost and assemble cake.

SHORTCUT CARROT CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 350°F. PREPARE cake batter as directed on package; stir in carrots, pineapple and 3/4 cup nuts. Pour into 2 (9-inch) square pans sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 25 to 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 min.; invert onto wire racks. Remove pans. Turn cakes over; cool completely. MEANWHILE, beat cream cheese and sugar until well blended. Whisk in COOL WHIP. STACK cake layers on plate, spreading frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Top with remaining nuts. Keep refrigerated.