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Decadent Carrot Cake

I really could not think of any other way to describe this cake other than a really Decadent Carrot Cake.  Delightfully moist, decadent, rich, and definitely not a regular carrot cake recipe. This will no doubt make an excellent celebration cake. So if you are baking a cake for any special occasion, this is a great recipe for the cake.

Delightfully Decadent Carrot Cake

What I really love about carrot cakes is just how timeless and classic they are.

Just like the beautiful victoria sponge, stunning Marble cakes and the gorgeous Red Velvet cake, the carrot cake will always be a timeless masterpiece.

Recipes for carrot cake is passed down many generations in a family or through friends, sometimes it is altered along the line or it stays intact. Isn’t it fascinating how some recipes can live forever?

Delightfully Decadent Carrot Cake

There are also many “disputes” about which ingredients are a MUST for the perfect carrot cake. Some argue that it has to contain pecans or raisins. I think that it is really up to you to decide which flavouring ingredients you prefer.

The most important factor for me in a carrot cake recipe is that it should NEVER BE DRY. And even more important the cream cheese frosting….has to be perfectly smooth and not too sweet. This recipe delivers just that!

This recipe uses golden syrup/maple syrup which adds to the golden colour and intensifies the flavour of the carrot cake. This is optional so if you cannot or do not have this ingredient, it is fine to leave it out of the recipe.

Delightfully Decadent Carrot Cake

Enjoy ♥

Delightfully Decadent Carrot Cake

Delightfully Decadent Carrot Cake

Delightfully Decadent Carrot Cake

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Author: Ashika | Gardening Foodie
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
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Ingredients

FOR THE CAKE

  • 2 ¼ cup / 280g all purpose / cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda / bicarbonate of soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cup / 200ml /sunflower or canola oil
  • ¾ cup / 225g brown sugar
  • 125 ml / ½ cup golden syrup / maple syrup, ( optional ) SEE NOTE 1
  • 2 cups grated carrot
  • ¼ cup pecans, ( optional )
  • ½ cup raisins, ( optional )

FOR THE FROSTING / ICING

  • ⅓ cup / 80g butter softened
  • ½ cup / 120g full fat cream cheese or creamed cottage cheese
  • 2 cups / 250g powdered / icing sugar sifted
  • Chopped pecans to decorate ( optional )

Instructions

FOR THE CARROT CAKE:

  • Preheat the oven to 170°C. / 325°F / Gas mark 3
  • Grease and line two 9 inch / 23cm round cake tins
  • In a bowl, sift together the flour, spices, baking soda (bicarbonate of soda), baking powder and salt
  • In a separate bowl mix the maple / golden syrup ( if using) eggs, oil and sugar 
  • Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk or beat well until there are no lumps.
  • Add in the carrot and the nuts and raisins( if using) and pour into the prepared tin.
  • Bake for about 30 - 40 minutes until a skewer or knife inserted comes away clean. SEE NOTE 2
  • Leave to cool slightly in the tin before turning it out, and allow to cool completely before icing/frosting

CREAM CHEESE ICING / FROSTING

  • Beat the butter until light and smooth.
  • Add the cream cheese or creamed cottage cheese and beat until they are combined.
  • Add in the powdered / icing sugar and mix gently.
  • Once combined spread the frosting/icing on the top and sides of the cake or as desired.
  • Decorate with a few extra nuts if using

Notes

  1. This recipe uses golden syrup/maple syrup which adds to the golden colour and intensifies the flavour of the carrot cake. This is optional so if you cannot or do not have this ingredient, it is fine to leave it out of the recipe.
  2. Shape foil into a dome and cover cake halfway through baking if you find that it is browning too quickly before being baked.
    Level the top of the cake by slicing a bit off the top before frosting /icing.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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Comments

  1. Patrick@looneyforfood.com says

    30th June 2017 at

    This sure sounds rich and decadent for sure! Everyone needs a good carrot cake recipe. A calssic

    Reply
    • Gardening Foodie says

      30th June 2017 at

      So true Patrick. Rich and decadent… perfect for the weekend!!!?

      Reply
  2. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    30th June 2017 at

    It looks definitely worth of all the calories! Excellent job!

    Reply
    • Gardening Foodie says

      30th June 2017 at

      Thanks Angie, Oh,I just tell myself that it has carrots so its a has to be “healthy” right??
      Have a great weekend!?

      Reply
  3. Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says

    30th June 2017 at

    I am a big fan of carrot cakes! And the creamy cream cheese frosting that comes with it 😀 The slice in the pictures is so inviting, and all the generous frosting makes my mouth water!! Yummm :*

    Reply
    • Gardening Foodie says

      1st July 2017 at

      Awww, Thanks Deepika, Carrot cake is a big favourite in my home too. I wish that I could send you a slice?

      Reply
  4. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    30th June 2017 at

    I LOOOOVE carrot cake! And I really love the idea of using golden syrup in the frosting! Carrot cake is one of my dad’s favorites so I’m going to pass this recipe on to him–or just make it for him the next time I visit :). Have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
    • Gardening Foodie says

      1st July 2017 at

      Thanks Kelsie, I am so glad that you like the recipe and I hope that your dad will love it as well.
      Hope you are having a great weekend too ?

      Reply
  5. Maria @ kitchenathoskins says

    30th June 2017 at

    I love anything indulgent with a vegetable or fruit. Somehow, it makes me me feel not guilty eating it . And, not to mention a good carrot cake. It is probably on my all time favorite cakes with the tangy cream cheese frosting. This cake looks so moist and delicious. Have a great weekend Ashika:)

    Reply
    • Gardening Foodie says

      1st July 2017 at

      Thank you Maria, this cake is delicious on its own, but the cream cheese icing really makes it amazing.?
      Have a great weekend:)

      Reply
  6. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says

    30th June 2017 at

    I think “Delightfully Decadent” is totally an appropriate name for this cake! Yum!! I just love all the flavors of carrot cake and your recipe and cake look amazing! Have a great weekend! XOXO

    Reply
    • Gardening Foodie says

      1st July 2017 at

      Thanks Kelly, This is quite a delicious recipe, I am glad that you like it.
      Hope you are having a great weekend as well?

      Reply
  7. 2pots2cook says

    2nd July 2017 at

    Four seasons favourite ! Thank you so much !

    Reply
    • Gardening Foodie says

      4th July 2017 at

      Oh, definitely this is perfect any time of the year. Thanks for stopping by.
      Hope you are having a great week?

      Reply
  8. neil@neilshealthymeals.com says

    4th July 2017 at

    Ashika, I wish to dive face first through my screen at the moment.

    Carrot cake is one of my most favourite cakes and you are so right in your statement of what is the most important thing about a carrot cake. Yes, it has to be moist!

    Delicious, just delicious! 🙂

    Reply
    • Gardening Foodie says

      4th July 2017 at

      ? Haha…If you could taste it, you would not regret breaking your computer screen…it is super yummy.
      You know, I ordered carrot cake once in a coffee shop…it was dry,crumbly and so horrid, so I always ensure that that the recipe I use is the opposite of that nasty experience.
      Thank you for your kind compliment.
      Have a great week?

      Reply
  9. David @ Spiced says

    5th July 2017 at

    I totally agree that carrot cake is one of those timeless recipes! It really is one that has survived the generations. I’ve come across all different types of ingredients in various carrot cakes, but that’s what makes ’em so much fun. There are so many varieties out there! This one sounds delicious, and it’s making me crave a big slice of carrot cake right now!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Gardening Foodie says

      6th July 2017 at

      Thank you David, I love working with older recipes….they definitely survive the generations because they are so good!
      Hope you are having a great week!?

      Reply
  10. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    6th July 2017 at

    I love carrot cake so much, and you’re absolutely right, it cannot be dry!! This looks sooo moist and delicious, I wish I had a slice in front of me right now!!

    Reply
    • Gardening Foodie says

      6th July 2017 at

      Thanks Katherine, I wish that I could send you a slice ?
      Have a great day!

      Reply
  11. Priticious says

    6th July 2017 at

    This looks rich and creamy , well you sure made my mind to bake this one :).

    Reply
  12. heather (delicious not gorgeous) says

    9th July 2017 at

    as long as the cream cheese frosting is perfect, i’m happy (; would have never thought to use cottage cheese instead, but that sounds interesting and healthier with all that protein!

    Reply
    • Gardening Foodie says

      16th July 2017 at

      The frosting really adds to the deliciousness to this cake…and creamed cottage cheese is a pefect substitute?

      Reply
  13. Stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cottage says

    11th July 2017 at

    There is nothing like a big slice of carrot cake! This looks so fabulous, I wish I could reach through the scream and wipe my finger through that icing! Take care.

    Reply
    • Gardening Foodie says

      16th July 2017 at

      Thanks Stacey… this is really delicious…I am so glad that you like the recipe..the icing is amazing, I wish that I could send you a slice through the screen?

      Reply
  14. cakespy says

    11th July 2017 at

    it looks…simply perfect. I love carrot cake! This looks like a perfect specimen indeed.

    Reply
    • Gardening Foodie says

      16th July 2017 at

      Thank you…you are so right, perfect specimen indeed?

      Reply
  15. R P says

    25th April 2019 at

    Hello,

    It seems a nice recipe and I had already tired your lemon cake with condensed milk.

    For this recipe what can I replace instead of eggs?

    Thank you waiting for your reply

    Reply
    • Ashika says

      25th April 2019 at

      Hi, thank you for trying out the lemon cake, I hope that you enjoyed it too.
      I have not tried this recipe without eggs before, but you can try buttermilk. Use 1 cup buttermilk in place of the eggs. This substitution will affect the texture and taste of the cake though and make it denser, instead of airy. I hope that this helps answer your question 🙂

      Reply

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