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Carrot Cake: The Best Ever!

October 29, 2014 by Barb 23 Comments

“This is the best carrot cake ever” was a compliment I received when I made this cake for one of our dinner parties. This was coming from a guy …

It’s an old recipe, one that my mom used to make and one that we all loved. I tweaked it a tiny bit, substituting 1/2 cup of oil with homemade applesauce. I have to admit, I love the recipe with the full amount of oil but I feel it’s a bit much. The applesauce is a great substitute.

I made the applesauce by cooking the apples in as little water as I could get away with. I didn’t add any sugar, and I blended it as smooth as baby food. The other thing I really like is the addition of toasted, coarsely ground pecans.

It doesn’t even need any frosting as far as I’m concerned …

Carrot Cake, Barb Brookbank

Carrot Cake, Keeping With the Times

It’s full of cinnamon”y” goodness!

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The Best Carrot Cake Ever
 
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups cooking oil* (substitute 1/2 cup of oil with smooth applesauce)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup pecans - toasted and coarsely ground
Instructions
  1. Beat oil and sugar well.
  2. Add eggs, beat well.
  3. Sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and blend with egg mixture.
  4. Fold in carrots and pecans.
  5. Pour into bundt pan and bake at 350 degrees for at least one hour.
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OK, in the end I did drizzle a little cream cheese frosting over it … pure deliciousness!Carrot Cake, Keeping With the Times

 

Filed Under: Cakes Tagged With: carrots, walnuts

Comments

  1. Sarah C says

    October 29, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    I am printing this off to try! Sounds great!

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  2. lisa says

    October 29, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    This looks delicious, Barb.
    Thank you for sharing the recipe here.

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  3. Cathy H. says

    October 29, 2014 at 6:01 pm

    I don’t know which is more spectacular, your cake or your photos! I will have to try this!

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  4. Dotti says

    October 29, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    Well, it looks and sounds delicious. I may have to try it, I know my husband would love it. {I’m more of a chocolate girl myself.}

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    • Susan says

      June 16, 2018 at 8:21 am

      I have made this cake three times. It is so good. My family loves it. Making another today

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      • Susan says

        September 26, 2019 at 6:15 pm

        Making two carrot cakes for a party. Everyone loves this recipe

        Reply
  5. Barbara Hurst says

    October 30, 2014 at 8:37 am

    Beautiful food photography Barb. the cake looks delicious. I don’t dare make or I would eat the whole thing.

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  6. Beverly says

    October 30, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    Oh wow!! Your photography is amazing Barb! Love the dark counter surface. After seeing your recipes, I’m certain you are a fantastic cook!! I’ve used applesauce in place of oil, and it is a great substitute. Love the top photo!!!

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  7. Caz says

    October 30, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    Wow , I love your photos, Barb, the dark background is wonderful ! I love the light too ! Your recipe is definitely one to try :))

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  8. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

    November 8, 2014 at 2:59 am

    Hi, Barb! This cake looks delicious, and your photos are gorgeous! Pinned and tweeted!

    I’m a new follower! So glad to have found you at the Best DIY Projects and Recipe Party. :)

    Reply
  9. Kyla @HouseofHipsters.com says

    November 10, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    This looks amazing! I love carrot cake and your photography is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Melissa says

    March 5, 2017 at 5:11 am

    This really is the best carrot cake ever! I was always really happy with my own recipe, but when hubby asked for carrot cake for his birthday I thought I was time to step it up a notch. This recipe is so straightforward, enjoyable to make and with such a good result. The roasted pecans really took things up a notch. I agree it is delicious on its own but topped it with cream cheese icing. Wow. The whole family commented it is the best carrot cake they’ve ever had! Thank you Barb for this new family favourite of ours!

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    • Barb says

      March 5, 2017 at 7:43 am

      Well, thank you so much Melissa! I’m so pleased you like it!

      Reply
  11. Evan Cerelli says

    April 16, 2017 at 7:26 pm

    I have looked for this recipe for years. My mother always made carrot cake in a tube pan and it had that brown color just like your picture shows. She always put a rum icing on it and it was my favorite cake.

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    • Barb says

      July 30, 2017 at 6:23 am

      Awesomeness! and that rum icing – sounds delish!!

      Reply
  12. Uncle Bobby B says

    July 30, 2017 at 6:20 am

    I made this AWESOME cake for my fiancés birthday. Her favorite cake is carrot cake and cream cheese frosting. I made it exactly as the recipe reads, using the applesauce options. It came out just perfect. Thank you.

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    • Barb says

      July 30, 2017 at 6:22 am

      I’m so happy you enjoyed this cake! it’s truly a family favourite here :)

      Reply
  13. Ayse Tosun says

    November 30, 2017 at 11:45 pm

    hey Barb I’m about to make this beautiful cake now. What is cooking oil?
    Like sunflower oil or Crisco? Thanks!

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    • Barb says

      December 3, 2017 at 7:55 am

      Hi Ayse, I use Canola oil …

      Reply
  14. Sharon says

    June 12, 2018 at 4:11 pm

    I made this cake this past weekend. It was the best cake I’ve made. Used 1/2 cup of applause and the cake was very moist. Next time I want to try this with Splenda. Thanks again for the recipe.

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  15. Jessie says

    July 24, 2018 at 11:30 pm

    WHEN IT SAYS USE 1/2 CUP OIL AND APPLESAUCE HOW MUCH OF THEE APPLESAUCE SHOULD I USE?

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    • Barb says

      July 26, 2018 at 8:04 am

      Use 1 cup oil and 1/2 cup applesauce.

      Reply
  16. Susan says

    October 14, 2018 at 5:20 pm

    I have made this recipe so many times. Everyone loves it

    Reply

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