CHOCOLATE CARROT CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE ICING
Every year at work we have around Valentine's Day a little ritual called Secret Pals, where you draw the name of a co-worker and spoil them all week with little gifts. At the end of the week you serve them with their favourite dessert and reveal your identity to them. One year I had someone who loved carrot cake so I wanted to give him something a little different so I looked through my cookbooks and found this recipe, which is a bit different than my usual carrot cake recipes. He absolutely loved it (and so did my husband!)
Provided by Irmgard
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 1 cake, 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- CAKE: In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and allspice; stir in walnuts, raisins and coconut.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs; gradually blend in the brown and granulated sugars.
- Add oil; beat in chocolate.
- Stir in carrots.
- Add flour mixture all at once, mixing just until evenly combined.
- Line a greased 13 x 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper or waxed paper.
- Grease the paper.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake in a 325 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched and cake begins to pull away from the sides of the pan.
- Let cool.
- TO MAKE ICING: Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat cream cheese until light; beat in chocolate.
- Gradually beat in the sugar; cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes or until spreadable.
- Spread over the cooled cake.
CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This is a tall, moist carrot cake, light in texture and lightly spiced with cinnamon and touch of nutmeg. Heavy cream whipped into the cream cheese frosting makes it extra fluffy.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Spread the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until light brown and fragrant, 7 minutes. Set aside 12 pecan halves to decorate the finished cake; chop the remaining pecans. Set aside 1 cup of the chopped pecans to use in the batter; reserve the rest for decorating the finished cake.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
- Whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar in a large bowl until smooth, about 1 minute. Whisk in the oil until well combined. Add the grated carrots, vanilla and 1 cup chopped pecans, and mix well. Add the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cakes are nicely browned, about 30 minutes. Let cool on a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Loosen the edges with a spatula, turn the cakes out and let cool completely, right-side up, on the cooling rack, about 2 hours. Remove the parchment before frosting.
- For the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, scraping down the side as necessary, until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon salt; gradually increase the mixer speed to medium-high, and beat until the sugar is incorporated and the frosting is fluffy and smooth, about 3 minutes. With the mixer on medium-high, add the cream a few drops at time until it's all incorporated. Continue beating for 1 more minute until the frosting is slightly lighter in color and creamy.
- To assemble: Place one of the cake layers on a serving plate, and spread 1 cup of the frosting over the top. Top with the other layer, and use the remaining frosting to frost the top and sides of the cake. Arrange the 12 whole pecans on top of the cake like the numbers on a clock face, and sprinkle the remaining chopped pecans in between.
CARDAMOM SPICED CARROT CAKE WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE ICING
Steps:
- For the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 3 (8-inch) round cake pans and line the bottom of the pans with parchment paper. Spray the paper and pans with baking spray. Set the pans aside until ready to use.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the oil and sugars together until combined. Mix in the vanilla and add the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the carrots and pineapple and mix until combined.
- In a large bowl sift together the 2 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cardamom and cinnamon. With the mixer speed on low, add the flour mixture to the carrot mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined. In a small bowl, toss the pecans with the remaining 1 tablespoon of flour. Fold the pecans into the batter.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 35 to 45 minutes. Cool the cakes in the pans on wire racks for 15 minutes. Remove the cakes from the pans and cool completely on the racks.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the icing. In the bowl of an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and cream cheese together until well combined. Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the confectioners' sugar. Mix until combined. Add the vanilla and white chocolate. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside 1 cup of icing for decoration. Add the heavy cream and beat until combined.
- To frost the cake, arrange 1 cake layer on a cake plate. Spread the top with the cream cheese icing and top with a second and third cake layer, spreading the icing between each layer. Spread the icing on top and around the sides of the cake. Apply the almonds to the sides of the frosted cake. Fill a pastry bag, fitted with a star tip, with the reserved icing and pipe a border around the top of the cake. Cut the cake and serve.
LIGHT CARROT CAKE FROM ATK
A lighter version of the classic. Really awesome! Came from America's Test Kitchen. My BF loves this - classic carrot cake flavor with none of the guilt!
Provided by NanciY
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Adjust an oven rack to the middle postion and heat the oven to 350 degrees. LIghtly coat a 13 by 9 inch metal baking pan with vegetable oil spray.
- Spread the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and place in the oven, stirring twice for 5 minutes, or until fragrant.Cool on a wire rack.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside. Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sugars together in a medium bowl until they turn thick and creamy, 1 to 3 minutes. Turn the mixer to low and slowly whip in the oil until thouroughly combined, 30 to 60 seconds.Sift half the flour mixture over the batter and gently mix in, repeat with the remaining flour mixture and continue to whisk the batter gently until most of the lumps are gone (do not overmix). Using a rubber spatula, gently stir in the carrots, walnuts and raisins.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and smooth the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with a few crumbs attached, 35-40 mihnutes. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert the cake on a wire rack, Flip the cake right-side up and cool completely on a wire rack, about 2 hours before frosting (if desired).
- Frosting.
- Mix the cream cheese and vanilla together in a large bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the confectioner's sugar and stir until thoroughly combined and smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.7, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 58.3, Sodium 286.4, Carbohydrate 61.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 42, Protein 6.6
CARROT CAKE WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This recipe was published in Relish Magazine, a food 'section' that comes in one of the local newspapers! It's original name was Kory's Carrot Cake & is the creation of a firefighting pastry chef by the name of Kory Rollison! Preparation time includes neither the time needed for the baked cake to cool to room temperature nor the time the layers are refrigerated overnight.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- FOR THE CAKE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & line the bottom of three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper, leaving the sides of the pan dry.
- In a large mixing bowl & with a hand mixer, beat together eggs & oil, mixing well. Add 1 cup of the sugar & continue mixing for 2 minutes, then add the remaining sugar & mix for 3 to 4 minutes.
- In another container, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves & nutmeg, then add this to the egg mixture, beating on low speed until blended, about 1 minute.
- Add carrots, walnuts & pineapple, mixing until well combined.
- Divide batter among the prepared pans & bake 60 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- On a wire rack cool to room temperature, then run a knife around the edge of the cakes & remove them from the pans, before wrapping in plastic wrap & refrigerating them overnight.
- FOR THE FROSTING: Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl & beat with a mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add melted chocolate a little at a time, continuing to beat at medium speed.
- Add butter a little at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl, then add the zest & beat until combined.
- Remove cakes from the refrigerator, then ice the top of one layer, place the 2nd layer on top of that & ice the top of that layer. Place the 3rd layer on top & ice the top & sides of the cake.
- Press chopped walnuts into the sides of the cake & ENJOY!
LIGHT CHOCOLATE CARROT CAKE
Make and share this Light Chocolate Carrot Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by David04
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Coat a 9x9 inch square pan with cooking spray.
- Mix 1/4 cup cocoa, flour and baking powder in a bowl.
- Stir in shredded carrots and Splenda.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the applesauce, milk, egg whites, 2 tbsp cocoa, and vanilla.
- Beat lightly with a fork and add to the dry ingredients.Mix until just blended.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.7, Fat 0.4, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 74.7, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.1
CHOCOLATE CARROT CAKE
An all-time favorite cake gets a chocolatey twist, topped with classic cream cheese frosting.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, make cake mix as directed on box. Beat in cinnamon. Stir in carrots. Pour into pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Beat in vanilla. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar until frosting is smooth and creamy. Spread on top of cake. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 0 g
CHOCOLATE CARROT CAKE
Finely shredding the carrots gives this cake an extra-nice texture. The walnuts sprinkled on top add crunch, but you can leave them off if you prefer. -Pamela Brown, Williamsburg, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. In a large bowl, beat the carrots, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into carrot mixture until blended., Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until smooth. , Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with half of the frosting. Repeat with remaining cake layer. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 31g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
MY FAVORITE COOKING LIGHT CARROT CAKE
I found this recipe on myrecipe.com and saw that it had the most and the highest rated reviews. I was glad I gave it a shot, the cake was the best carrot cake I've made. It was flavorful and moist. I threw raisins into the mix as well and used my Favorite Cream Cheese frosting recipe. Which I will put on a separate post.
Provided by valgal123
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 16 slices, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- To prepare cake, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, sugar, coconut, pecans, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Combine oil and eggs; stir well. Stir egg mixture, grated carrot, and pineapple into flour mixture. Spoon batter into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- To prepare frosting, combine butter and cream cheese in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla just until smooth. Spread frosting over top of cake. Garnish each serving with grated carrot, if desired.
CHOCOLATE CARROT CAKE
Make and share this Chocolate Carrot Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CoffeeB
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
- Add the eggs, oil and carrots.
- Beat until combined.
- Pour into prepared 9x13, cupcake liners or 9 inch round baking pans. If using 9-in. round baking pans, line with waxed paper, and grease the paper.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, (less if making cupcakes).
- Cool 10 minutes before removing from baking pans to wire rack to cool completely.
- Frosting:.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, and butter.
- Beat until smoooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the powdered sugar, cocoa, and vanilla until smooth.
- If using 9-inch rounds:.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with half the frosting.
- Repeat layers.
- Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 769, Fat 42.3, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 111.6, Sodium 357, Carbohydrate 95.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 73.7, Protein 7.6
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