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Mom’s Carrot Cake – the Best Ever!

All Archives, Dessert, Easter, Recipes    ·    March 7, 2016

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The best Carrot Cake Ever - Mom's recipe -- perfect for Easter www.thirtyhandmadedays.com

Looking for the best carrot cake recipe of all time? You’ve come to the right place.  This one is the perfect combination of sweetness, moist and incredible cream cheese frosting. 
The best Carrot Cake Ever - Mom's recipe -- perfect for Easter www.thirtyhandmadedays.com

I got this recipe for Carrot Cake from my mom years ago to make for Easter.  I have made it every year since (unless Mom was hosting ;).  It’s the best best best ever.  So moist and delicious!It takes some work- but easy if you follow the directions.  And it’s well worth the effort.

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Recipe for Carrot Cake

While this recipe is pretty straight forward, there are tow optional ingredients: nuts (I use walnuts) and one small can of crushed pineapple.  The crushed pineapple makes it even moister and gives it a little added taste. Even though this recipe doesn’t call for raisins, you can add them if you want!  Raisins seem to be pretty controversial – either people LOVE them or HATE them. 

 
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Other Carrot Recipes

Like this recipe?  I’ve got more to try out: 

  • Frosted Carrot Orange Cookies
  • Coconut Carrot Cake
  • Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Carrot Cake Recipe

If you love this recipe as much as I do, please write a five star review, and be sure to help me share on Facebook and Pinterest!

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Mom's Carrot Cake - the Best Ever!

Mom's Carrot Cake (Karrot Kake) - the best, most moist carrot cake you will ever eat!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time55 mins
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mom's Carrot Cake
Servings: 15
Calories: 686kcal
Author: Mique Provost

Ingredients

  • 3 c grated carrots
  • 2 c sugar
  • 2 c flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 ½ c vegetable oil
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp applesauce
  • 1 c chopped nuts (optional)
  • 8 oz crushed pineapple drained (optional)

Cream cheese Frosting:

  • ¼ c butter or margarine softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 lb powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • Beat carrots, sugar, flour, eggs, veg oil, and softened cream cheese together.
  • Add baking soda, salt, cinnamon, vanilla, applesauce and (optional) chopped nuts.
  • For an even more moist cake, add one small can of drained crushed pineapple.
  • Bake in a 9X13 greased and floured pan @ 350 for 55 minutes, or until clean toothpick.

For the frosting:

  • Cream butter and cream cheese together.
  • Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla and beat until smooth.
  • Spread on COOLED cake.

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Nutrition

Calories: 686kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 4850IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1.4mg

 

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    September 24, 2014 at 5:36 pm

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    I really like all the points you’ve made.

  2. Avatar for Miquesimplest cake recipe in the world says

    September 21, 2014 at 10:31 am

    Hello mates, good post and pleasant urging commented at this place, I am in fact enjoying by these.

  3. Avatar for MiqueElizabeth says

    April 16, 2014 at 10:48 am

    This looks like an amazing recipe! Does it make enough batter for a layer cake?

  4. Avatar for MiqueMJ @ 517 Creations says

    March 10, 2012 at 6:33 am

    Can’t wait to try this cake! Just wanted to let you know that I included your project in my weekend “link love” post for today!

    http://517creations.blogspot.com/2012/03/link-love-03102012.html

    Thanks for answering my questions about the round cake pan! :)

  5. Avatar for MiqueMJ @ 517 Creations says

    March 8, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    Yum! I can’t wait to try this recipe! Did you use a round cake pan for your cake?

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      March 9, 2012 at 7:20 pm

      Hi there- yes I used a round cake pan for my cake. Enjoy!

  6. Avatar for Miquekristi says

    March 8, 2012 at 10:59 am

    5 stars
    YUM! our wedding cake was a carrot cake. hands down my favorite cake. EVER. xo

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      March 9, 2012 at 7:20 pm

      Of course it was. Mine too. ;) xoxo

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