Carrot Cake with PHILLY Cream Cheese Icing

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Carrot Cake with PHILLY Cream Cheese Icing
120 min.
18
347kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Carrot Cake with PHILLY Cream Cheese Icing, a perfect dessert that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy! This vegetarian treat is not only a feast for the eyes but also a wholesome option for gatherings, serving up to 18 people. With a preparation time of just 120 minutes, you can easily whip up this scrumptious cake for any occasion, be it a birthday celebration, a family gathering, or simply a sweet craving at home.

What makes this carrot cake truly special is its moist texture, thanks to the addition of crushed pineapple and freshly grated carrots. The warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves create a comforting aroma that fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to come and enjoy a slice. Topped with a luscious PHILLY Cream Cheese Icing, this cake strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and tanginess, making it an irresistible dessert.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. The combination of flavors and textures, along with the crunch of walnuts or pecans, ensures that every bite is a delightful experience. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this classic carrot cake that’s sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons magic baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • 19 ounce pineapple crushed drained well canned
  • cups carrots grated
  • Dash ground cloves 
  • 250 philadelphia brick cream cheese softened
  •  eggs 
  • cups flour 
  • cups granulated sugar 
  • tablespoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
  • cups icing sugar 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 1.3 cups oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup walnuts chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt in medium bowl; set aside. Beat eggs and oil in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Gradually add granulated sugar, mixing until blended.
  2. Add flour mixture, carrots, pineapple and walnuts; mix well.
  3. Pour into greased and floured 12-cup fluted tube pan or 10-inch (3-L) tube pan.
  4. Bake 50 min. to 1 hour or until wooden toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool 10 min.; loosen from sides of pan with spatula or knife and gently remove cake. Cool completely on wire rack.
  5. Icing: Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl with electric mixer until well blended. Gradually add icing sugar, juice and peel, beating until well blended after each addition.
  6. Spread on top of cake. Store leftover cake in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories347kcal
Protein4.87%
Fat34.76%
Carbs60.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.33
Glycemic Load
24.01
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
8.46695663618%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.09mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:347.44kcal
17.37%
Fat:13.79g
21.22%
Saturated Fat:5.2g
32.5%
Carbohydrates:53.9g
17.97%
Net Carbohydrates:52.25g
19%
Sugar:40.87g
45.41%
Cholesterol:57.18mg
19.06%
Sodium:261.43mg
11.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.35g
8.7%
Vitamin A:2711.17IU
54.22%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.19%
Selenium:9.46µg
13.52%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.18%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.17%
Folate:38.86µg
9.72%
Phosphorus:78.46mg
7.85%
Fiber:1.65g
6.59%
Calcium:65.91mg
6.59%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.58%
Iron:1.17mg
6.48%
Copper:0.12mg
6.22%
Vitamin B3:1.11mg
5.55%
Vitamin K:5.19µg
4.95%
Vitamin C:3.89mg
4.72%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.57%
Magnesium:17.48mg
4.37%
Potassium:148.16mg
4.23%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.53%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.16%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.05%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.3%
Source:Allrecipes