Bakery Desserts Food Holidays

Carrot Cake

April 3, 2013

Click Link for PDF: Carrot Cake Recipe

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Carrot cake is one of those exceptions to the rule – where more is more… a hodgepodge of ingredients turns into something well rounded and delicious. If only a messy pantry closet fell into the same category – haphazardly balanced!

Of course this cake also has its battles. There’s the debate between using apple sauce vs. crushed pineapple to achieve the moisture carrot cake is known for. In my opinion, pineapple definitely takes the win. The added zing balances out the sweet while doubling as a fresh garnish to decorate with.

The whole cake a bit big? Try the freezable cupcake version seen HERE.

  • Ashley April 3, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    That look delicious! Carrot cake is one of my favorite cakes but I have never actually made one. Thanks for sharing I am definitely going to attempt making one soon!

    Xo,
    http://sincerelymissashley.blogspot.ca/

  • Ginny April 3, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    Oh YUM. I made one this weekend too, but it wasn’t half as beautiful. Can’t wait to try yours!

  • KatieRose April 3, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    I have never made a carrot cake with pineapple in it and I am going to try this one. My Dad LOVES carrot cake and I sent him this, now I am required to try it out on him 🙂 Thanks!

  • jaclyn @ www.lilmsadventures.blogspot.com April 3, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    MM yummy!! adding pineapple to carrot cake is always my favorite way!! thanks for sharing your recipe with the freezable version of cupcakes!!! makes it less guilty 😉

  • Rebecca April 3, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    That looks delicious! Also, where did you get your white plates? So pretty.

  • MissHighSocks April 4, 2013 at 8:12 am

    Mhmmm, that looks delicious! I’ve never tried Carrot Cake with Pineapple, but it sure looks like it would taste amazinggg!!!
    xoxo

  • Cassie April 4, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Funny, went to check out what Pink Pistachio’s been up too… I’ve got carrot cake in the oven at this very moment! ‘Tis the season for spring sweets!

  • Jessi Benshoof April 5, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    I would love to make this for Vada’s 1st Birthday cake! Do you have any advice on if I should worry about allergies to the nuts in the recipe???

    • missy April 28, 2013 at 8:55 pm

      Just eliminate the nuts, if you’re worried. 🙂