How can i make my carrot cake moist and fluffy?!
ive tried to make carrot cake many times and each time my cake comes out hard and brittle or just dense!. also the carrots--should they be boiled before i shred them or raw!? please someone helpWww@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Here is the recipe I use and it always comes out great!.
Moist Carrot Cake
TIME: Prep: 35 min!. Bake: 1 hour + cooling
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups shredded carrots
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugars, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended!. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended!. Stir in the carrots, pineapple, raisins and walnuts!.
Transfer to a greased 10-in!. fluted tube pan!. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean!. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack to cool completely!.
For frosting, in a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, margarine and vanilla until fluffy!. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth!. Frost cake!. Store in the refrigerator!. Yield: 16 servings!.
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Moist Carrot Cake
TIME: Prep: 35 min!. Bake: 1 hour + cooling
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups shredded carrots
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugars, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended!. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended!. Stir in the carrots, pineapple, raisins and walnuts!.
Transfer to a greased 10-in!. fluted tube pan!. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean!. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack to cool completely!.
For frosting, in a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, margarine and vanilla until fluffy!. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth!. Frost cake!. Store in the refrigerator!. Yield: 16 servings!.
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With the recipe below
1 c!. drained crushed pineapple(optional)
3 eggs
3 c!. flour
2 c!. grated carrots
1 c!. chopped walnuts(optional)
1 1/2 c!. corn oil
1/2 tsp!. salt
1 1/4 tsp!. cinnamon
2 tsp!. vanilla
3 tsp!. baking soda
Blend the oil and sugar together and add eggs(Could also use 3 egg whites and 1 whole egg for extra flufflyness) 1 at a time Blending or mixing on low-medium!. Sift the dry ingredients together and add to batter!. Mix with spoon with folding motion!. Bake in ungreased pans at 350 degrees or until done (check with toothpick)!. Makes 13"x10" cake or 3 (9") round pans!. This cake freezes well and stays moist!. Frost with cream cheese frosting!.
Frosting!.
8 ounces cream cheese, softened room temp!.(Do not microwave!.)
1/4 cup butter, softened room temp!.(Do not microwave!.)
2 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar( or extra fine granulated)
Beat cream cheese, softened butter and vanilla with mixer on low speed till blended!. Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time till blended!.
Mix on medium speed for 4 minutes!. Enough frosting for 13x10 pan!.
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1 c!. drained crushed pineapple(optional)
3 eggs
3 c!. flour
2 c!. grated carrots
1 c!. chopped walnuts(optional)
1 1/2 c!. corn oil
1/2 tsp!. salt
1 1/4 tsp!. cinnamon
2 tsp!. vanilla
3 tsp!. baking soda
Blend the oil and sugar together and add eggs(Could also use 3 egg whites and 1 whole egg for extra flufflyness) 1 at a time Blending or mixing on low-medium!. Sift the dry ingredients together and add to batter!. Mix with spoon with folding motion!. Bake in ungreased pans at 350 degrees or until done (check with toothpick)!. Makes 13"x10" cake or 3 (9") round pans!. This cake freezes well and stays moist!. Frost with cream cheese frosting!.
Frosting!.
8 ounces cream cheese, softened room temp!.(Do not microwave!.)
1/4 cup butter, softened room temp!.(Do not microwave!.)
2 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar( or extra fine granulated)
Beat cream cheese, softened butter and vanilla with mixer on low speed till blended!. Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time till blended!.
Mix on medium speed for 4 minutes!. Enough frosting for 13x10 pan!.
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Perhaps this may help!.
http://southernfood!.about!.com/od/carrotc!.!.!.
also be sure not to over beat your batter!.
also be sure that your oven is reading the
correct temperature!. I use an oven thermometer
inside mine for accurate temperature readings!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
http://southernfood!.about!.com/od/carrotc!.!.!.
also be sure not to over beat your batter!.
also be sure that your oven is reading the
correct temperature!. I use an oven thermometer
inside mine for accurate temperature readings!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
carrots should be raw!.
what kind of pan are you baking the cake in!? i find the pyrex glass pans make my cakes very dry!. and yes!. do not skip the oil in the recipes!.
and measure everything carefully!. perhaps too much flour too!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
what kind of pan are you baking the cake in!? i find the pyrex glass pans make my cakes very dry!. and yes!. do not skip the oil in the recipes!.
and measure everything carefully!. perhaps too much flour too!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I have used baby food for the carrots!. I would say try a new recipe if you have been having problems!. I have always found cake cake very moist!. Watch the time!. Do not over bake!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
carrots should be raw!. you can try adding apple sauce or powdered milk!. don't over mix your cake batter and make sure oyur ovben is functioning properly!. you might be overbaking itWww@FoodAQ@Com
the carrots should definitely be raw!.
don't skimp on the oil specified in the recipe!. the oil adds the moisture you are lacking!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
don't skimp on the oil specified in the recipe!. the oil adds the moisture you are lacking!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
i add organic baby food (pureed carrots, of course!) add it to the wet ingredientsWww@FoodAQ@Com