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The BEST Carrot Cake (Made with Baby Food)

This Carrot Cake is a game-changer! Soft, moist, and packed with flavor, it's made easy with carrot baby food.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Vegetable or Canola Oil
  • 3 4-oz jars Carrot Baby Food (Gerber Stage 2)
  • 1 8-oz package Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1 stick Butter room temperature
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • for Chopped Pecans garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Spatula
  • Electric mixer
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray or butter, and set it aside.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking soda, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Make sure there are no lumps!
  3. Step 3: In another bowl, beat together 4 large eggs, 1 cup of vegetable or canola oil, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Step 4: Stir in the 3 jars of carrot baby food into the wet ingredients mix. This is where the magic happens; the baby food adds moisture and sweetness!
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, gently folding until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix!
  6. Step 6: Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Step 7: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  8. Step 8: While the cake cools, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together 1 (8-oz) package of cream cheese and 1 stick of room temperature butter until creamy. Gradually add in 4 cups of powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  9. Step 9: Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. For an extra touch, sprinkle chopped pecans on top of the frosting.
  10. Step 10: Slice your cake into squares and serve. Enjoy the delightful flavors of The BEST Carrot Cake (Made with Baby Food) with family and friends!

Notes

  • For a tropical twist, add crushed pineapple in the batter during spring.
  • Incorporate fresh raspberries or strawberries for a fruity summer topping.
  • Enhance flavor with nutmeg or ginger during fall.
  • Drizzle with white chocolate for a festive winter touch.