Carrot Cake Recipes

Find the best carrot cake recipe, with or without pineapple, plus recipes for carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, and other easy carrot-y treats.

Staff Picks

Holiday Cakes

Carrot Cake Cheesecake

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A great carrot cake and a traditional cheesecake all in one bite.
By SAUERDOGS
Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream Cheese Frosting II

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This is a wonderfully creamy frosting that goes well with pumpkin bread, carrot cake, chocolate cake, on cookies, or between cookies. If you want chocolate frosting, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup cocoa, according to how rich you want it.
By Janni
Sponsored By Allrecipes Magazine
Holiday Cakes

Carrot Cake

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Here's an old-fashioned carrot cake that's got more carrots than spice. Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.
By Marc Boyer
Carrot Cake

Isaac's Carrot Cake

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A less-dense and wonderfully moist carrot cake with canned mandarin oranges rather than pineapple. A friend shared the recipe with me and I made it to celebrate the birth of my son (a birthday cake). It tastes best if you let it sit in the refrigerator overnight.
By Kali Peacock
Liqueur Desserts

Carrot Cake with Bourbon Cheesecake Swirl

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9
The all-in-one carrot cake. No need to make extra cream cheese frosting, because the frosting is inside!
By Stasty Cook
Carrot Cake

Pat's Award Winning Carrot Cake

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You will enjoy this delicious and moist cake made with carrot baby food. I'm very proud to share this recipe with everyone because I won an award ribbon at our county fair. Decorate with cream cheese frosting and chopped pecans.
By Patty
Holiday Cakes

Sister Beth's Carrot Cake

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One of my sisters, Beth, learned how to make carrot cake in home economics class in 1978. A few years ago I asked her to write down what she remembered from the recipe. Only remembering two-thirds of the ingredients, I completed the recipe by trial and error. It was worth all the effort. Simply delicious.
By Food Eater
Sheet Cake

Carrot Cake III

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I've tried many carrot cakes, and this is my favorite recipe. If you don't like pecans, feel free to leave them out.
By Tammy Elliott
Sponsored By Allrecipes Magazine
Spice Cake

Best Carrot Cake Ever

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A moist and flavorful recipe that makes a large quantity of cake. I have been hounded to make this cake time and time again.
By Nan
Sheet Cake

Sam's Famous Carrot Cake

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My Grandfather (Sam) was famous for this cake. Everyone who knew him, knows of his famous carrot cake. He would always have some available for anyone who wanted it. We'll miss him, but his carrot cake legacy will always live on! Enjoy!
By Brian D'Amico
Sponsored By Allrecipes Magazine
Sheet Cake

Moist Carrot Cake

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This cake was made and brought to me at work. It is the moistest carrot cake I have ever had. Decorate with Cream Cheese Frosting.
By KORIBEAR
Holiday Cakes

Easy Carrot Cake

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This recipe makes a fabulous and moist carrot cake. Try it for Thanksgiving instead of or in addition to pumpkin pie.
By AUTUMN/FALL

Inspiration and Ideas

Carrot Cake with Pineapple Frosting

Carrot Cake with Pineapple Frosting

"Delicious! Made this in two 9" round pans…I also made extra frosting. Everyone raved over dessert tonight—this cake is a definite keeper!" – Christina
Carrot Cupcakes & White Chocolate Icing

Carrot Cupcakes & White Chocolate Icing

"Cupcakes are FULL of flavor. Received a ton of compliments." – Lady K
Sam's Famous Carrot Cake

Sam's Famous Carrot Cake

Royal Icing Carrots

Royal Icing Carrots

Cream Cheese Frosting II

Cream Cheese Frosting II

Carrot Desserts So Clever They're Perfect for Easter

Carrot Desserts So Clever They're Perfect for Easter

Honey Carrot Cake

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40

This moist and delicious honey sweetened carrot cake is a favorite with my family. The honey cream cheese frosting really adds a nice touch.

More Carrot Cake Recipes

Cream Cheese Frosting

Awesome Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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This straightforward recipe delivers moist, dense, and delicious carrot cake with pineapple under a cream cheese frosting.
By Tracy Kirk
Sponsored By Allrecipes Magazine
Spice Cake

Carrot Cake XI

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Everyone tells me this is the best carrot cake ever! Frost with your favorite Cream Cheese Frosting.
By Michele
Pineapple Desserts

Chef John's Carrot Cake

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I finally added a video to my old and trusty recipe for carrot cake, revamped with coconut oil this time. If you want to decorate it with candied carrots, simply slice them thinly and boil for a couple minutes in a syrup made from equal parts sugar and water.
By Chef John
Sponsored By Food Wishes
Cooking with Philly Canada

Carrot Cake with PHILLY Cream Cheese Icing

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Enjoy! This moist cake is made with carrots and pineapple and frosted with a rich cream cheese icing.
By Philadelphia
Sponsored By Philadelphia Canada
Sheet Cake

Lite Carrot Cake

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An alternative to the usually high fat carrot cake. Moist and delicious.
By Marva
Brazilian Recipes

Brazilian Carrot Cake

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A traditional favorite in my family, Brazilian carrot cake is very different from the American version. The popular cake is topped with homemade chocolate frosting, and perfect to serve with a glass of milk or tea.
By CookingMama
Carrot Cake

Grandma's Carrot Cake

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This recipe has been a favorite in our family for three generations. Different from traditional carrot cakes, this cake is extremely moist and flavorful and is topped with a buttermilk glaze while still warm. Try it and I think you will agree that it is the best!! Be certain to reduce the baking temperature to 325 degrees F(165 degrees C) if using a glass baking pan.
By heybejay
Sheet Cake

Carrot Cake II

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This recipe delivers a low-fat version of a perennial favorite through use of applesauce: carrot cake with walnuts, raisins, and pineapple.
By Sally Smircich
Carrot Cake

Healthier Carrot Cake III

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We made it with a little less oil and a little less sugar, so this carrot cake recipe is now healthier but still sure to be a favorite.
By MakeItHealthy
Squash Recipes

Carrot-Zucchini Cake

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Using both carrots and zucchini gives this cake a unique flavor. Very moist and very tasty! Decorate with maraschino cherries.
By Lori O'Neill Harpel
Carrot Cake

Cranberry Carrot Cake

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Moist and delicious. The cranberries are a nice change from the raisins most people use. Use your favorite cream cheese frosting to ice this cake.
By jowolf2
Pineapple Desserts

Carrot Cake with Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting

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This rich, moist cake has all the flavor, without all the fat and calories. Because it is so full of carrots, pineapple, and nuts it is similar to a fruit bread. For the best flavor, bake the cake one day ahead.
By Meghan Miller
Sheet Cake

Mom's Carrot Cake

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The difference between this and other carrot cakes is the fact that the carrots are pre-cooked instead of raw. It is a really moist cake that is better the day after it is made. Cake tastes best after refrigerating overnight.
By v monte
Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake IV

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Easy carrot cake from a cake mix. Also makes good cupcakes.
By cookie
Drop Cookies

Carrot Cake Cookies with Pineapple

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A delicious, moist cookie for anyone who loves carrot cake.
By BakingObsession123
Holiday Cakes

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing

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A moist carrot cake is topped with creamy cream cheese frosting.
By GeniusTeenager15
Holiday Cakes

Vegan Carrot Cake

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This is a luscious carrot cake, free of any animal products! Follow up with my vegan 'cream cheese' frosting recipe!
By cris ryan
Lemon Frosting

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

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The classic carrot cake in a smaller cupcake form. Topped with a lemony cream cheese frosting, they make a special treat for Easter celebrations, bake sales, backyard cookouts and potlucks.
By McCormick Spice
Sponsored By McCormick® Easter
Holiday Cakes

Carrot Cake VIII

Rating: Unrated
49
A heavenly, homespun dessert perfect for a party or just simply for the family!
By Anra Lee
Carrot Cake

Mini Carrot Cake Loaves

My favorite carrot cake recipe! It is so good, and the mini loaf pans are perfect for holidays and gifts. Best if frosted with Cream Cheese Frosting II by Janni, from this site.
By skylar
Holiday Cakes

Carrot Cake IX

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This is a great carrot cake recipe that is very simple and it doesn't have all those spices.
By DIANE WEBER
Spice Cake

Delightful Carrot Cake

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As a youngster I can remember waiting for grandmother to pull this cake out of the oven. Boy did it ever smell as good as it tastes. Enjoy!!
By tntcook
Egg Farmers of Ontario

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing from Egg Farmers of Ontario

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This delicious carrot cake cream cheese icing is a favourite family recipe of Harold and Joan Walker, egg farmers in Mt. Brydges, Ontario.
By Egg Farmers of Ontario
Sponsored By Egg Farmers of Ontario
Orange Desserts

Carrot-Honey Cake (Eggless, Butterless, Refined-Sugar-Free)

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An eggless, butterless, refined-sugar-free carrot-honey cake. Can be eaten on its own or with an orange-honey glaze, or, for a celebratory dessert, orange buttercream frosting.
By Fathima Afroz
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