Carrot-Spice Cake with Caramel Frosting Recipe

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2013 by chester15

This is requested by my sister every Easter! Wonderful cake and easy to make.

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2012 by Jill Kennedy

Best carrot cake I have ever had/made. I have made it on special occasions. It seems like too much work to make it often.

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2011 by LBurkey

This is a good cake, but it is very high in calories. Very moist and yummy.

Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2011 by Mellerfly

Best carrot cake I've ever made. Love the frosting (and the calories : ) )

Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2011 by TwylahJean

Five stars all the way! This will be my carrot cake recipe from here on out. The frosting is THE BEST cream cheese icing I've ever tasted.

Reviewed on May. 23, 2011 by RJSauer

Tasted great! Looked like a mess! I need to learn how to layer cakes. Frosting appeared to be thick enough to spread, but slowly slipped down the sides of the cake. Sure am glad I was only serving my family when I made it.

Reviewed on May. 04, 2011 by Pigout!

This cake is delicious. The icing was the best I've tasted. I later iced an angel food cake with it. Melts in your mouth.

Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2011 by bellalane

This cake is to die for!! Made it for Easter and it was a new favorite.

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2011 by k9kkelley

I made this for Easter 2011. Everyone loved it even though I made several mistakes(too large of a can of pineapple undrained...had to cook an extra 15 minutes). Will be making again in a few weeks for Mothers Day, minus the mistakes. Hope it will be just as good.

Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2011 by Paula57

Made it for Easter and it was a huge hit! Very moist and full of flavor.

Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2011 by Annie1227

The second time I made this recipe I used a carrot cake mix (Betty Crocker brand, usually the only brand I prefer) but I have to say that I preferred the spice cake mix from the first time I made it (also Betty Crocker brand). Not sure what really made it better with the spice cake over the carrot cake mix, but it seemed more moist with the spice cake and just a bit more flavor. Next time I use a carrot cake mix (bought two, so gonna have to try it again) I think I will add a little extra cinnamon, nutmeg, and maybe a pinch of ground ginger. I still think it's the best recipe I have personally come across and it is very similar to my friend's top secret carrot cake recipe that she won't give to anyone :o) so that makes me happy that I can at least have one almost as good as hers any time I want now! :o)

Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2011 by Annie1227

SOOOOO GOOOOOOOD!!!!! Delicious carrot cake! The caramel cream cheese frosting was really good too, never thought of that before but was yummy, just a great combination.

Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2011 by lisasclark

Moist and great flavors! I omitted the pineapple and raisins, baked in 8" pans, and increased cooking time by 15+ minutes. I also used a storebought buttercream frosting.

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2011 by schrotie

I used to HATE Carrot cakes of any sort - I made this cake for guests and couldn't believe how absolutely delicious and decadent it is. The guests loved it as well and requested the recipe the recipe.

Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2011 by guillix4

loved this cake, so moist and so easy.Using a boxed cake mix made it come together in a snap.5 stars from my family...

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2011 by taslas07

Not everyone has to count calories. Some people wish they could gain weight. And like others have said if you do it n moderation it will not hurt you. This was a great cake. I did leave out the coconut as I don't like it. Everyone loved it. Will make this over and over.

Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2011 by Annie1227

I can't wait to try this recipe!!! Been looking for one like it for years, it sounds similar to a friend's carrot cake recipe, but she won't share her top secret recipe! Can't wait to see if this is like it so I can tell her I cracked the code!

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2011 by lean1941

This cake was delish. For those of you who decide to screw up the rating because of the fat and calorie content then you shouldnt make it. We can eat anything we want so who are you to sit there a make comments like that. You can eat anything as long as it is in moderation. So then next time dont make it or eat it. if you are watching calories.

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2011 by graninet

Why would you make the cake if you are counting calories. Eat Cake be Happy.

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2011 by Qow

As a side note: IF you are looking for recipes that are low calorie then Taste of Home is not what you are wanting. Try subscribing to Healthy Taste of Home and see if that works for you. Just saying

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2011 by grandmajean56

I realize that a review is for the purpose of commenting on a recipe that I actually made and tasted. However, I was so amazed at the number of calories and fat for one slice, I had to comment on that. With the growing problem of obesity, how can you possibly give us a recipe that is so unhealthy.

Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2011 by ronayne

My review is for the frosting only. The cake I made was my Mother's two layer carrot cake recipe. However, the frosting was FANTASTIC! I used about 4 1/2 cups icing sugar and kept the other ingredients as listed. Plenty of frosting with some left over. Really, really delicious! Thanks.

Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2010 by schrotie

Let me start out by saying I HATE(D) CARROT CAKE - well not anymore - this was the most delicious cake I've ever tasted. Moist, great tast and the frosting was fabulous. I baked it in 2 bread loaf pans (2 cakes - BONUS!), sliced it lengthwise down the center slathered that delicious frosting over it and sat back to rave reviews from my guests!

Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2010 by 2tuxedokats

I teach a couple of deaf/blind individuals with developmental disabilities cooking skills and this was a great cake recipe for them. Easy enough to be quick and yet complicated enough that they really feel like they made a really difficult recipe.

Reviewed on Sep. 09, 2010 by p00dbar

This is absolutely the BEST carrot cake EVER! I have had many requests to make this again and again, and many people have asked me for the recipe. The frosting is so good, I am glad it makes a lot, because I eat half the bowlful with a spoon before I even frost the cake!

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2010 by tiffanypaddock

This cake was delicious! I would make it again and again!

Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2010 by s7jones

OMG!! My mom made this cake for my birthday. This made my eyes roll up into my head. Hands down the best cake I have ever had!!

Reviewed on Jul. 09, 2010 by flopsyrose5

I made this cake for work as a 9 x 13 and everyone loved it. Now it is one of the most often requested for our birthday club. CEM

Reviewed on May. 27, 2010 by TwinMamainMN

Delicious, with lots of great added ingredients. I had to add quite a bit of milk (3-4 tablespoons) to get the frosting to spread, but it tastes delicious. I may never make plain cream cheese frosting again!

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2010 by 1DomesticGoddess

I made this cake yesterday, and couldn't wait to try it today.  The cake tasted good, but, I did have to bake the cake longer than the directions called for. I baked it exactly 40 minutes in the oven. The frosting was good, but, when it came to making the frosting, I halved the recipe, which I felt was more than enough frosting for a 2-layer cake. Also, when it came to adding the canned crushed pineapple, I now wish I hadn't drained the juice from the can, but added it to the cake.  I would of drained the juice into a glass measuring cup, and then if it didn't reach the 3/4 cup mark, I then would of added water to it, til it reached the 3/4 cup mark. Also, when I added the raisins, I used golden raisins. That was just a preference. One more thing... I don't much care for 2-layer cakes, so I usually place each layer onto 2 seperate glass plates, frost both layers, and will keep one cake for myself, but will share the other cake with someone else. Note: I think the caramel frosting would taste great on other cakes as well, boxed or home-made.

Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2010 by melissa thomas

I was very excited to try this after all the great reviews, but I must say I was not impressed. I thought the icing was amazing (and I will keep that for use on other cakes) but the cake was average. My family enjoyed it, but I know there are much better cake recipes out there so i won't be making this one again.

Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2010 by diligentfrog

This is a fantastic recipe! Everyone raves over this cake. I have made it twice in the past month. YUM!!

Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2010 by weebill

Could someone please post this for me. I can't see it, it says I have to be a subscriber to one of the magazines. I am to 4 of them, GGGGRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2010 by mazy day

I made this today for my daughters birthday,and it went over sooooo big they couldn't believe the ingredience,and begged for the recipe.So here I am e-mailing it to them,and writting a raving revue, thanks taste of home we loved it!

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2010 by mreilly615

This cake is awesome. I made it for my husband's birthday and everyone loved it. It is better than any carrot cake you get in a restaurant. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2010 by greeniis

I brought this to work and everyone loved it. One of the guys asked for the recipe so his wife can make it for him on his birthday. Lots of ingredients but so easy to make.

Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2010 by jenndi

So tasty I'll try it with out the raisins next time. My two year old loved it!!

Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2010 by aread398

Absolutely delicious! A lot of ingredients, but so worth it. Everyone raved about it!