![]() Here are the most common: Frequently Asked QuestionsĬan I make carrot cake cupcakes using this recipe? Yes, absolutely (and if you read through the comments, many of our readers have done just that). Since posting this recipe, we’ve had some frequently asked questions. “This is an absolutely divine carrot cake recipe!!!! It is so hard to find one that is not dry – this one is moist and works perfectly every single time and we make it often as it is definitely our favorite!!!” – Jodi “This carrot cake was amazing!!! I made it for my husband’s birthday and he said it would win a Paul Hollywood handshake (from The Great British Bake-off)” – Yuna “Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, very easy to follow, came out perfect first attempt great hit with the family, now a regular demand from my kids.” – A If you don’t believe that our recipe helps you bake the best homemade carrot cake, take a look at what our readers are saying about the recipe! More reviews are in the comments section below. When Adam and I were testing this recipe, we skipped the frosting the first couple of times and fell in love with the cake completely plain. Or, sift a little bit of powdered sugar on top. If you’re not into frostings or if you don’t have the ingredients on hand, try the cake as-is without any frosting at all. The frosting is actually the same one we used to top our Guinness Chocolate Cake. ![]() (If this is what you are looking for, check the notes section of the recipe, we provide a recipe for traditional cream cheese frosting). It’s soft and creamy and doesn’t firm up like some cake frostings. We love our extra creamy cream cheese frosting. After baking, let the layers cool then frost with your favorite frosting. The cake layers bake in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes (they smell fantastic). When it comes to baking the carrot cake, divide the batter between two buttered and floured cake pans and bake until done. We add 3 cups of shredded carrots to this carrot cake! Baking the Cake Both recipes are so good!)Īdd carrots, nuts, and raisins: When I’ve got the batter ready, I fold in the carrots, and if I’m using them, the nuts and raisins. (We use the same method when making this cinnamon coffee cake, our easy pineappleupside-down cake, and this buttery blueberry cake. Then I whisk all the wet ingredients together in another bowl.įold the dry and wet ingredients together: Then I switch to a rubber spatula or large spoon and fold the two - wet and dry ingredients - together until I don’t see any large streaks of flour. Here’s how I like to do it:ĭry ingredients in one bowl, wet ingredients in another: I like to whisk my dry ingredients together in one bowl until they are well blended. The method for this carrot cake recipe could not be simpler! If you have a couple of bowls and can stir ingredients together then you can absolutely make this cake! As you can see from our recipe video, all you need to do is combine all the ingredients. These are completely optional, so go with what you love. ![]() Pecans and raisins are optional! I know that some people love nuts and raisins in carrot cake, while others cannot stand to add them. So if you’re making the cake and start to second-guess the number of carrots called for in our recipe below, don’t. After baking and letting it cool, we were a little disappointed. When we first tested the cake, we scaled the number of carrots back to two cups since three cups just sounded a bit extreme. I like to hand grate my carrots since I prefer the texture, but you can use your food processor or buy pre-grated carrots from the store. Any way you make it, you're sure to have guests asking for a second slice.Lots of carrots make this the best carrot cake. Or, turn it into a chocolate treat by beating unsweetened chocolate squares into the batter. You can turn it into a spice cake simply by adding a few spices, like ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon. If you're looking for a little variation on this ready-for-anything, timeless cake, just make a few adjustments. Name the occasion, and a classic yellow cake is always the right choice.Our Yellow Cake comes from the Southern Living recipe achieves, and it's just as tasty today as it was when grandma made it decades ago. ![]() Dress it up for a wedding with layers covered in buttercream and fresh blooms. Want to celebrate a birthday? Top it with a whipped cream frosting and cursive birthday wishes and you're ready to add in candles. This classic cake lends itself to all sorts of festivities and frostings. It may seem simple, but there's nothing more exciting than the possibilities that lie ahead when it comes to a yellow cake. ![]()
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