A fat is necessary to keep cakes moist and tender. The 2nd time as suggested by others i did 2 3 cup each of oil and applesauce and it was so moist and wet like a pudiing cake. It s covered in a homemade cream cheese frosting for the perfect classic cake. Salt cinnamon and vanilla extract make the cake taste amazing. Baking soda helps the cake to rise.
It is beautifully moist with a dense texture and a magnificent blend of spices that works very well with the sweetness of the cream cheese icing. While butter is sometimes used as the fat in mild cakes like yellow white or pound cakes a flavorless oil like canola or vegetable oil is best for carrot cakes. And with so many ways to make this recipe your own it s seriously the best carrot cake around. For a gluten free carrot cake swap the flour for your favorite gluten free flour blend. Excellent but the printed recipe is a little too moist.
Cook s tips and recipe variations. Moist carrot cake recipe with walnuts and a scrumptious vanilla cream cheese icing a family favourite dessert not only for easter but also all year round. I made it to a t the first time and the cake was good but a bit oily. Carrot cake with butter instead of oil. Cook s tips and recipe variations.
Carrot cake with butter instead of oil. It is beautifully moist with a dense texture and a magnificent blend of spices that works very well with the sweetness of the cream cheese icing. A fat is necessary to keep cakes moist and tender.



















