When we say this is the best carrot cake, we really mean it.
Learn how to make carrot cake step by step.
can crushed pineapple, drained
3 1/2 oz.
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Line 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with parchment paper; lightly grease and flour parchment paper.
Add flour mixture, beating at low speed until blended.
Fold in carrot and next 3 ingredients.
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Pour batter into prepared cake pans.
DrizzleButtermilk Glazeevenly over layers; cool in pans on wire racks 15 minutes.
Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
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SpreadCream Cheese Frostingbetween layers and on top and sides of cake.
Without these key ingredients, we probably wouldn’t call this recipe our “best.”
The Secret to the Best Carrot Cake?
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Buttermilk Glaze
This cake wouldnt be our best without theButtermilk Glaze.
It adds additional sweetness and a little tang.
Trust us, this cake isnt the same without this glaze.
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How To Store Carrot Cake
Carrot cake needs to be refrigerated because of the cream cheese frosting.
Cover with a cake dome or plastic wrap.
It’ll stay good for up to five or six days.
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Can You Freeze Carrot Cake?
To do this, cook and cool the cake layers completely.
Then wrap in plastic wrap before wrapping in aluminum foil.
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Then glaze and frost.
Its great either way!
Rave reviews every time.
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For more flavor, try toasting the nuts and coconut before adding them to the batter.
It’s important to cool the cakes completely before frosting; otherwise the frosting will just melt right off.
Carrot cake will never be as light and fluffy as a sponge cake.
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That said, it can become overly dense.
Oil helps keep carrot cake extra moist and also helps extend its shelf life.
Use the large holes of a box grater to grate your carrots.
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