Casserole Carrot Cake Recipe

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I learned to make this yummy cake in a microwave cooking class more than 15 years ago. I keep cans of cream cheese frosting in the cupboard and usually have the rest of the ingredients on hand. It's nice to invite company for dinner at the last minute and have a great homemade dessert in no time. -Judie Arnold, East Peoria, Illinois

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Casserole Carrot Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Cook: 15 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups grated or finely chopped carrots (about 4 medium)
  • 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Gradually beat in oil. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the carrots, pineapple and pecans. Transfer to a greased 8-in. round microwave-safe casserole dish.
  • Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 9-11 minutes, or until a moist area about 1-1/2 in. in diameter remains in the center (when touched, cake will cling to your finger while area underneath will be almost dry).
  • Cool completely on a wire rack. Invert onto a serving plate. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 645 calories, 33 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 492 mg sodium, 86 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Casserole Carrot Cake in Quick Cooking September/October 1999, p27

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Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2009 by ptuner

Sounds good and I was wondering the same thing. How about just taking your favorite basic cake recipe for a tube or bundt pan, use the amts. of flour, sugar, eggs, baking powder & soda and then add the other ingredients called for. Just doubling the recipe for those pans might work also. Just a thought. Avery


Reviewed on May. 02, 2008 by Maremaine

The cake sounds excellent. Is the cake gooey in the center? Also do you think you could make this in the oven.

Joansu Texas

 
 
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