I never thought this strange CARROT CAKE ingredient would be the best thing ever
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
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If you’re looking for an incredibly moist carrot cake that is EXPLODING with flavour, then this recipe IS IT! Soft, spiced cake layers topped with a tart cream cheese frosting, you won’t be able to get enough of this cake!
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INGREDIENTS (I recommend using gram measurements):
Carrot Cake
2 cups (225 g) finely grated carrots - about 3 medium sized carrots
1 cup (190 g) crushed canned pineapple - with the liquid removed
2¼ cups (290 g) flour - regular all purpose (see note 1 on blog if you want to use cake flour)
¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch - also known as cornflour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2½ tsp cinnamon - ground
1¾ tsp ginger - ground/powdered
¼ tsp cloves - ground
½ tsp nutmeg - ground
1½ cups (300 g) soft brown sugar - firmly packed (see note 2 on blog)
3 large eggs - room temperature
1 cup (200 g) unflavoured vegetable oil - I use canola
3 tsp vanilla essence/extract
½ cup (110 g) yoghurt - unsweetened, regular not Greek (low fat Greek yoghurt is okay). Room temperature.
1 cup (100 g) pecans or walnuts - coarsely chopped. I like to use both so I use 1/2 a cup of each.
Bake at 160 °C (320°F) with the fan on for 35 minutes. If your oven doesn't have a fan option, then you will need to increase the baking temperature to 175°C (347°F).
Cream Cheese Buttercream
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter - room temp
4½ cups (570 g) icing/confectioners sugar - use more for a thicker frosting (see note 1 on blog)
1½ cups (335 g) cream cheese - cold, firm type (see note 2 on blog)
1½ tsp vanilla essence/extract
1½ tbsp lemon juice - must be fresh
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Have you used the strange ingredient in a carrot cake recipe before?! 😎 Get the full written carrot cake recipe here: cakesbymk.com/recipe/moist-carrot-cake/
Hello!! Do you think this cake could hold a cheesecake between the cakes layers?
@@peacenlovegirl1 😊I’m 😊
Could you share a strawberry cake recipe!!
This is brings back such good memories of my grandmother making pineapple carrot cake in the late 60's-early 70's.
She'd push the lid down into the crushed pineapple can as she squeezed out every drop of juice into a glass, and then she'd wrestle the lid out and scrape the resulting pineapple puck out on top of the carrots I'd grated, and then she'd add a 1/2 cup each of coconut and black walnuts, which have a dizzying, almost boozy scent, and then fold that all into the batter... delicious. My sister and I also used to split [read: fight over] the leftover pineapple juice. 😂
All cakes made with oil are very moist, therefore the pineapple is unnecessary.
At 78, I find myself tiring more easily after being on my feet baking. This time it was well worth it! Your instructions are so easy to understand and every one of them worked. I couldn’t believe it when I flipped the pans and the cake layers came out as I’d hoped. The frosting was the easiest I’ve ever made; didn’t take long at all. Wish I could have sent a photo. After I frosted the cake and added the walnuts, I cut it to sell as two halves at a local bake sale tomorrow. Can’t wait to try another of your cakes!
Found out later that the two halves of this wonderful cake were sold almost immediately after the Bake Sale started. Found out who one of the women was -someone I know-and she raved and raved about it when I told her I made it. This week I’m going to make your Pistachio Cake for my son’s 52nd birthday. I know he’ll love it!
Love how you explain everything we should know like about the cold cream cheese and not over whipping. Everyone misses these small details out which then causes failures.
I made a carrot cake using this recipe and they said it was the best carrot cake they've ever tasted. Thank you so much for generously sharing your recipes with us.
I've tried different carrot cake recipes and nothing compares to this recipe ❤ best ever!
Well you’ve done it again! Another perfect recipe- approved by my entire extended family. I made this yesterday for a celebration and it was a hit all around. The cake is not too sweet and has a lovely spiced flavor and moist texture. The frosting is tangy and sweet and perfect for this cake. This one is a keeper. Thank you!
I am from South Africa and using crushed pineapple is what we have always used in carrot cake. Thank you for your recipe and for always sharing. Looks absolutely delicious
I love pineapples, why haven't I been adding this ✨
Same!! Pineapple makes it
Same here in Canada, have always used crushed pineapple, but we don't puree it.
Hubby LOVES Carrot cake so I'll have to give this a try. Made your Vanilla Cake and OMG Amazing!
Or a small, ripe mashed banana ❤
I made this cake yesterday, best carrot cake I have had, all the family loved it.
Can you taste the pineapple?
Thanks!
Thank you so so so much! :D
In the US, we use pineapple all the time in this cake. I grew up only seeing it made that way. This version of a carrot cake is very close to the southern classic Hummingbird Cake. You should make it.
If you use cake strips, made from cloth and soaked in cold water, and wrap them around your cake pans your cakes will rise flat and you won't need to cut the domes off as you won't have any domes. I also like to add toasted coconut flakes to the batter as well of golden raisins with the walnuts make a great combination.
what is cake strips?
I prefer a slight dome because I tend to use it as a sample if it's for a customer
Hello from Montreal, Canada 🇨🇦!
I love all your recipes...I really like that you give measures in metric and imperial as well. Most of all, I love the joy you have when baking and sharing your recipes!
I only trust your videos to make any type of cake or frosting! I tried many other RUclipsrs and nothing compares to yours! Your cake recipes are always MOIST!!
Same here i get so many compliments❤thank you MK
Totally agree 👍🏼
I've been using a recipe for many years now that includes pineapple with the juice (small can). It's my favorite! Tip...try adding some pineapple to the icing. It's amazing! I always get compliments. I would do this for a 13×9 cake, as it might be too loose for a decorated layer cake. Thanks for your wonderful cake recipes!
Ooohh pineapple in the frosting sounds amazing! I'll have to try that next time :D thanks for the tip Lisa!
what if i dont have Yogurt? what will i replace?:)😊@@CakesbyMK
Applesauce also works great. Makes it moist and delicious
This is what I have to do because Pineapple (sadly) causes me horrific pain. Works great!
I am from Zambia and I really admire your cakes. I need to try your recipes 😊
My mom also uses applesauce and it’s delicious! The best carrot cake of all time. It came from a Southern Living cookbook, but I can’t remember what year.
I'm new to baking. I love your instructions. I made the carrot cake yesterday, it was perfect and absolutely delicious. Making the upside down lemon cake now. Mmm
I made my first carrot cake with your video and it was a huge success.will definitely be making more.
LOVE carrot cake! Definitely going to make this but as I have a family history of Cancer I'm going to try it with some Just Egg and some plant based yogurt and cream cheese as I need to avoid the choline in eggs and estrogen in dairy. Thanks for sharing
Pumpkin is also good to make the cake more of a salute to the autumn harvest! As for the frosting... I am not a fan of a lot of icing sugar, so might substitute whipped cream (stabilized with the cream cheese and a fraction of the icing sugar of course!).
We used to buy a carrot cake from a store near us that had pineapple and walnuts and it was delicious!
Thanks for this video.
Could you do one about using bunt pans, what kind of cake (sponge/pound), any adjustments to regular cake recipes? Love your content.
Wow.. what an amazing recipe..made it for a party.. a big hit.. don’t think twice.. just go ahead and try it out with the exact measurements.. it will turn out amazing… Dear MK, keep it up ❤
Baking this recipe for the 4th time today. My family loves this carrot cake recipe. Thanks so much MK for sharing ❤ All the way from South Africa 🇿🇦
In America we have always used the crushed pineapple in carrot cake. 😊👍
New subbie here! ❤
Your cream cheese frosting/icing is so amazing. It's my favourite 🙂
So so happy to hear you're enjoying the frosting recipe Lenice! It's one of my favs too :D if you manage to find a spare minute I'd be so so grateful if you can kindly leave a review on my blog, it really helps my content reach more people! :D Thanks so much again for trying the recipe :)
Looking for carrot cakes and definitely try this but with browned butter in the cake and the frosting 🤤😃. Thanks for sharing!!
Turned out really great! Everyone loved it🥹
Your recipes actually taste amazing
Oh my MK. Your blog is A'mazing.
The recipe double or half is great
The options in g is so handy, it means less cups and measures to wash. Soooo good. My go to from now on.
Finally a baker that don't make an absolute mess and waste. Pineapple puree, I would have never thought about that.
Hi. I made this carrot cake and another carrot cake using a recipe that doesn't use crushed pineapple... Oh my! What a difference! This carrot cake is definitely a keeper ❤❤❤❤
I have tried your recipe for the first time and it was amazing, the cake was super moist. Thank you for sharing your recipe, your instructions were clear and the gram measurement were spot on. Your channel is definitely reliable for super moist cakes, I plan to try your chocolate cake next :)
Awesome! So so happy to hear you enjoyed the carrot cake and yesss gram measurements are definitely the way to go :D If you manage to find a spare minute I'd be so so grateful if you can kindly leave a review on my blog, it really helps my content reach more people :D thanks so much again for trying the recipe :)
I tried you recipe yesterday and it turned out amazing Alhamdulillah and Jazakallah khairan for sharing the recipe
Even though I had been using crushed pineapple in my cake I think what made the difference was the yogurt which gave it the moistness that had been missing in my cake …. Thank you plus the frosting is so good it piped so well I went for vintage decor and it was nice and held the shape … this will be my go to recipe from now
It looks so delicious!! Not a big fan of fruits or nuts in carrot cakes but I will give the pureed pineapple a chance. I love a good moist & Soft cake!! 💕
OMG THIS CAKE IS SOOO DELICIOUS, I LOVE CARROT Cakes AND THIS IS WAS A HITTTT THANKYOUUU
This is the best carrot cake recipe I have found! Thank you so much, looking forward to trying your other recipes too
I baked this for Kingsday 2023 in the Netherlands and it was sold within a few hours. Thanks vm for the recipe it’s delicious my guests love it too! 🩵🩵🩵
Definitely love watching your videos. These videos will help me a lot as I start to learn how to bake cakes... Much appreciated from Botswana 🇧🇼 💕
Es el cake de sanahoria más delicioso que hemos comido en casa❤
I love your contagious enthusiasm
WHAT a fantastic channel. Such clear and concise directions. Delightful in every way.
Thanks so much Gilbert! :)
Just made this delicious cake it came out so perfect my family can't get enough of it thank you for your recipe ❤ from Guyana 🇬🇾
my mum gave this recipe over 40 years ago the only difference is ours uses chopped nut and coconut as well, it is truly a great recipe and never fails, soft moist and delicious
I hope you are well MK. I appreciate your work very much. Bravo. All the best. Pipa.
Thanks so much Pipa! I am doing well :) really appreciate the support!
Thank you so much for this one! I followed the recipe to the tee except for the pineapple as I had to use up some frozen carrots and was too lazy to go buy the tinned pineapple!
(Only thing is I have really large baking dishes as im a new Baker and don't know the sizes and proportions 😓 i realized all my baking glassware is 9 to 10 inches so they are really large.)
But cut to the chase the cake was super soft, moist, porous and so flavourful that we finished half the cake before it cooled.
Only thing is the middle sunk and was a bit pasty I think I'm still not familiar with the dynamics of heat settings and timing as I use a convection oven
Carrot cake is a family favorite, mother has used crushed pineapple in it as far back as I can remember, maybe the 1970s, it adds a nice punch of sweetness, moisture, and flavor. Another trick for more flavor is a dab of anise extract in the frosting, it adds another dimension to the carrot cake,
Ohhh wow anise extract sounds like it would be amazing with this flavour combo! I'll have to try it sometime :D thanks for sharing Elizabeth!
@@CakesbyMK You're very welcome! It's a nice way to tie-in all the spicy flavors. I wish I remembered how much mom added but it wasn't much, just enough to give a very subtle flavor. I realize not everyone likes licorice or anise, our family all loved it.
Mom would add chopped raisins or dates stewed in brandy and cinnamon to the cake for the holidays, it added a special extra touch.
We all loved her mincemeat pies too.
We have always used crushed pineapple in our carrot cake but never so many spices. Will definitely give your recipe a try.
This seems to be a lovely recipe for carrot cake ! Love your straight sided pans - I wish such pans were available in Canada.
Try Michaels. 3” tall fat daddy pans
@@cookiesmac thank you !
Hello, I just made this cake and it was absolutely delicious. Lots of thanks from the U.K
I have tried your recipe and the taste was super.
Thank you for sharing.
So so happy to hear you loved the carrot cake :D
If you manage to find a spare minute I'd be so so grateful if you can kindly leave a review on my blog (if you haven't already), it really helps my content out :)
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a go!
I tried your carrot cake recipe and it came out nice. You gain a trusted fan🥰
Am so impressed with your dedication and skills. Amazing cakes 🎂. Thank you
Thank you for the delicious recipe you had given us. God bless you.
next time add some grated orange peel in your frosting ,It make it SUPERIOR
Thank you! you are awesome, sending love from Colombia!
This was the best carrot that I have ever made. So soft and moist. Everyone loved it. Thank you ❤
I love carrot cake ❤️ thanks for sharing. God bless you..
I am from South Africa thanks so much, you cakes are the best my family and friends can't wait for me to back for them ❤
You are an amazing teacher...
the way you speak sounds like lovely natasha .. Thank you for all your beautiful recipes... 🌷
Meanwhile I ysuslly add some orange peel jam to carrot cake, next time will try pineapple....
Will definitely make this for Easter
I love carrot cake. If I want to add raisins as well as other ingredients, how much do I add? Your recipes are so easy to follow and look so delicious.
I love baking I will try my best to make this carrot cake. I never made it before but if I make it I will let you know how my turned.
Mine and all of my family's favorite cake. We love all of your recpies. Phoenix, Arizona
So so happy to hear you're enjoying the recipes Debbie! :D Much love from NZ to Arizona!
Many in Canada also use pineapple it’s very common here but I usually don’t . I will try your recipe . I made your white cake for my birthday cake it was delicious . You are a great baker it seems all your recipes come out very well .
Aww thank you so much Penny! So happy to hear you enjoyed the vanilla cake too :D
Your recipe is awesome thanks
Hola! Hice el carrito cake,Lemon cake y spice cake los 3 me quedaron riquiiiiiiisimos ,Gracias x compartir tus rectetas y x tu tiempo ,aquí desde Mexicali tendrás tu seguidora ,Gracias y Bendiciones
I am from Canada and we always use crushed pineapple in carrot cake. ❤
Thank you for posting your recipes online for free! ❤
Salaam sister, may allah subhaana wa ta aalaa keep you well and happy inshaa allah. Your recipes are very yummy maashaa allah. Please may i request your recipe for black forest gateaux, jazaakallaahu khair
I have never craved a Carrot Cake so bad as I have now after finishing this video, wow, looks so good!!!
This is a beautifully moist and delicious cake, thank you Maryam. ❤
Pineapple or applesauce is an essential ingredient for a perfect carrot cake! YUM!!!!
Hi! I love all your recipes, especially this one! It's soft moist and delicious! Thank you so much for sharing! ❤
That looks amazing, I love carrot cake.
That looks awesome, we love carrot cake. 😋🍰🥕
Your recipes are just so yummy and irresistible. Love them.
Super delicious carrot cake I tried....tq for sharing...From Malaysia..❤
❤with love from Cameroon 🇨🇲 💕 I send you greetings. Thank you the much the best teacher ever.
Well done darling ... you always refine the recipes 👏🏻👏🏻👌🥕🥚🥕🥚❤️THANK you for your BEAUTIFUL RECIPE 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️😋😋👌👌👏🏻👏🏻
I just love your cake recipes. I can't wait to try.
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I just love carrot cake! And yes many times have used crushed pineapple as it makes it so moist. Now if I could just control my love of cake LOL.
Hahaha once you learn the trick to controlling your cake love please let me know because I need some tips too!! xD
Your recipes are amazing
i love all of your cake recipes, this one turned out sooo well! thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!! 😁💕💕
Your cakes look amazingly beautiful.. . I cannot wait to make them.. thank you from Australia 🇭🇲❤
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Ooh goody my husband asked for the link, cos he's going to bake one this weekend. Thanks MK you teach us such great techniques!
You're the best MK.
Looks amazing!
Nice carrot cake wth cream cheese frosting.. loved the prep.. from india.. just joined u.
Absolutely outstanding. It looks soooooo good 👍
Hi MK..thank you for the recipe...i tried this carrot cake..it tasted amazing but the cake texture was abit dense and the cream cheese also had tiny bits of butter unmixed affecting the consistency for frosting and piping...any tips to avoid this and improvise
Yes, very dense and gummy in texture, was wondering what I did wrong, soo many ingredients washed.
hey MK, thank you so much 💕
Jazakallah khair. I APPRECIATE YOU
Hi! Your recipe looks amazing! thanks for sharing. I have some questions to ask,
1. Its impossible to find canned pineapples in juice here where I live! Do you think is better to use fresh one or canned one but in syrup?
2. Do you think using smaller size pans (18cm == 7inches) would make the inside raw? How do I adjust the baking time?
Thanks in advance!
hi I tried and like this carrot cake very much but the texture comes out very moist and dense, how can I improvise?
We love all of your recipes Thanks a lot for sharing such a wonderful recipes
Hi there-I have always used crushed pineapple in my carrot cake, I think it adds flavor and moisture!
I have just found your site and love your presentations, thank you. Recipes printed off to try this weekend. Love Pamela
I made this recipe yesterday absolutely wonderful, and I love this even better because we are both in New Zealand
Thankyou ❤
Can you taste the pineapple?
Thanks so kindly for this recipe! Have a coffeee cake recipe please? Kindly share the link to it. Thanks and cheers!
Maravilloso. Que bueno que te he descubierto. Eres genial. Saludos desde España 🎂
Tried yr recipe...cake was awesome...🎉🎉🎉thank you ❤
I've been waiting for this cake recipe 😊I am going to try this over the weekend thank you MK
You're so welcome Asha! Hope you enjoy the recipe :D
Wow i love your attitude andi love your recpies going to try them happy holidays