BEST Carrot Cake Recipe

This classic carrot cake recipe has it all: an addictively moist crumb, subtle, warm spices, plenty of sweet carrot flavor, crunchy pecans, and a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting. My easy carrot cake recipe is perfect, and I think once you bake it, you’ll say the same! With loads of freshly grated carrots, depth from vanilla and brown sugar, and velvety cream cheese frosting, this subtly spiced cake is bound to be your new favorite. Fresh carrots and vegetable oil keep the cake super moist for days after baking, so you enjoy slices all week long.
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[@SmileKat6810]

i made your first carrot cake recipe back in january for my boyfriends bday (he was absolutely blown away) and now i’m making him this recipe bc he begged me to make him another one. perfect timing!

[@tauraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Awwww lucky boyfriend!! Mine has been begging for the lemon cheesecake 😂

[@nikkyyadavalli6518]

Can you share the link plz

[@Minalovefriend]

Recepis please

[@brendamendez6152]

Thank u ! U answer my question how was the first one ?

[@Copeharder00]

I made this for my wife today for her birthday and she absolutely loved it! Thank you 🙏

[@bonitaoffak6614]

I absolutely love all of your videos, without question. My husband and I had to give up white sugar and white flour two years ago. I have been making your recipes with a combination of quinoa flour, coconut flour, and almond flour. For sweeter I have been substituting blue agave syrup and honey. It all translates very nicely. Thank you for all the inspiration you share with me and all of your (many) fans!

[@beatrizsandoval4395]

I grew up in Mexico eating an amazing carrot cake that had all the ingredients you used plus the ones you mentioned your mom uses. Raisins and pineapple. I loved it! We used the same recipe as long as I can remember but when I moved I lost it. Since then I have made many carrot cakes and none tastes the same unfortunately 😢. I keep praying one day I will find a recipe I’m happy with. I have to try yours for sure. Oh another thing is that we always used to eat the cake without frosting. It was more like a coffee cake. So delicious 😋

[@sunwang16]

This is the best carrot cake recipe, it worked in one go, the cake is very soft and the inside pecans make the cake even more tasty.❤all family love it.

[@CaribbeanLife101]

One of my favourite cakes. Looks absolutely delicious. Thanks John.

[@queenbee3647]

I love carrot cake. I make mine over the top - pecans, raisins, fresh carrot of course and TOASTED COCONUT. 😋 Game changer. Family loves it.

[@Unknown2Yoo]

My local grocery story bakery always made carrot cake with raisins. I had it every since I was a kid and thought that's just how it's made it. When I got older and got carrot cake elsewhere I noticed that raisins are "special". I have to go out of my way to make sure there's raisins because there's literally no other way to have it to me! It's just the right texture and flavor balance with the nuts and carrots ❤

[@user-hq2uu9cr5n]

Quiero tu receta😊

[@dtharge4082]

Husband hates raisins. Making this for his birthday😊yum 😊

[@glendaharding4884]

I absolutely love all the tips you give, thank you for that!! This cake looks amazing, great for Easter!!

[@artoffacts96]

Your husband and children are so lucky they have a live in personal chef 👨‍🍳

[@AnaMarquez-hl2nl]

That is true i said the samething

[@ZuhayrMirza]

Husband!?

[@Floppaforever3756]

Husband?

[@arichan5325]

Yes he has a husband!

[@Floppaforever3756]

@@arichan5325 ah ok

[@cheyannehall2130]

Oh my gosh!! Just in time for my easter carrot cake pops!! Thanks John!!🤤🤤💕

[@eveofalliance]

Made it yesterday!!! Used local eggs and homemade vanilla extract. Made a few mistakes, but it was a success! Thank you!

[@BoomDriveProductions]

Getting back in my baking era. You’re a Lifesaver John

[@rubybarber8547]

I love the bowl your using for mixing look antique. Just right for making this recipe.

[@afraahussain6555]

Love your recipes and random food talks, I've made a couple of them and all perfect ♡

[@dgalaxy2002]

That looks so good, never had it before though. Im from Brazil and here carrot cakes are very diferent, so good but a whole new vibe. We blend the carrots into the batter so it becomes all orange and smooth, to top it of we just add a coat chocolate sauce. Goes really nice with a cup of coffee.

[@Fewe00]

That sounds so good 🤤

[@Holmer188]

Carrot cake is my favorite. Can’t wait to make this for Easter. Thanks 😊

[@nolanebi]

My neighbour's loved your carrot cake recipe. The moisture was superb.

[@brendamendez6152]

Which one out of the 2 did you make ?

[@sofiajuarez4881]

Thank you for this recipe. It came out great! Super soft, not dry at all. Frosting even better

[@delilahboa]

Thanks John for amazing recipes but also for all the fantastic tips you give, I learn so much from you xx❤xx

[@snapgab]

I made your chocolate carrot cake recipe for my birthday last year and it was amazing! A huge success for everyone who tasted it. I'll have to give this recipe a try too at some point.

[@skj967]

Thank you for the recipe and the crystal clear instructions. Made it today and it came out so well. So light and yummy!

[@rpk1519]

My mother took the top off of a finger with a mandolin and I refuse to ever have one. Glad to know you feel the same!

[@karinasanchez3285]

🫶🏻🤤 gosh, perrect for Easter cake 😃 thanks John 💛

[@CherylWood-dd7zm]

Read my mind.

[@adamchurvis1]

So Mikey, I guess there's no way to realistically ship a carrot cake, so I'll just have to visit you folks in Arkansas.

[@harrow2355]

There is such a big difference making your own carrot cake instead of buying from the market,delicious cake,your frosting rocks,its 👍.

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

Outstanding my friend all your recipes are a HIT many thanks i cant wait to make it bless to your family always much appreciate everything

[@wemerkem_9441]

Thank you for the recipe and tips John. It’s delicious

[@bearpawz_]

Looks incredible! 🥕🐰🍰

[@jamesktucker979]

Orange zest in the frosting for Easter. I appreciate you.

[@rocioalonso8234]

Mi casa, mis reglas!! Me encanta!! I made another of your carrot cake recipes, and it was ABSOLUTELY delicious!!! So, I'll probably give this one a try, too!!! Tus recetas son mis recetas!!! Thank you so much!!

[@Alwa274]

I made it for my mother's birthday and she loved it! Thank you very much!

[@christinelewis1825]

Perfect timing for this carrot cake recipe! I was planning to make one for Easter since it’s my son’s favorite dessert! Love your recipes John! I’m sure this will be delicious! 🥕

[@krafty6261]

You are an amazing chef and baker! Fail proof recipes every time!! This look so delicious!

[@helenv2906]

Love, love carrot cake! Thank you for the video...❤

[@lili.h1813]

Yummy, yummy! 😋 ALL your recipes are GOOD!!. At least the ones I have tried. Thank you! 🌷

[@ingridg.443]

My favourite cake. Thank you!

[@user-vv9iw3qg4z]

Looks yummy and not oily, thanks for sharing

[@AA.Alqallaf]

The best carrot cake ever 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 I made this for my mum and dad in ramadan and they absolutely loved it 🤍🤍 Thanks a lot i always learn from you , Best Chef ever🙏🏻

[@mel4887]

My mom adds a jar of carrot baby food to the batter. The cake is outstanding, very moist and boosts the flavor.

[@gregkrazanski]

half a cup of breast milk takes it up a notch as well!

[@lzestrara1518]

@@gregkrazanski lol!!!!

[@Hikari_28]

Just made it, tastes amazing!! thank you

[@luise.7040]

The cake looks great. We’ll have to try this recipe soon! Thanks for sharing it.

[@boething]

My guy loves carrot cake, so I may have to make this! I’m a retired elementary teacher with a new, huge kitchen, and I love being home and in there! That and my sewing/craft room are my favorite places to be!

[@juliewander3234]

sounds like heaven

[@Pancakes037]

I can't wait to make this cake. Thank you so much!

[@sherrylnassiah4648]

I used your recipe last week, boy I was amazed, I loved it will be using your from now on .That roasted pecans was to die for.❤

[@jewelt25]

I’m currently doing my Mise for this cake.. I’m sure it’ll be great! You’re the best John!

[@mosesjeromelazaro2841]

John makes it look so easy.

[@sil2575]

I tried it today and my nephews love it. I also take out half cup of sugar and substitute for brown and dark brown sugar; i add some thinly sliced ginger as well. The cake turn out great, not too sweet for me to enjoy and the amount of cinnamon in this recipe is perfect (I hate strong cinnamon smell). Now I wait for my mom to try since it mother’s day tomorrow.

[@ahzrahechi]

"Mi casa, mis reglas" 😆You are the best John, I always watch your videos and this Carrot Cake looks simply THE best! My mouth is watery while I'm watching this haha so yummy!!! You are the equivalent to Osvaldo Gross, who is a renowned pastry chef here in Argentina. Cheers from Buenos Aires!!!

[@user-hd2qo3vt7p]

I used one recipe yrs ago and added black walnuts instead and received lots of compliments on it.

[@JudyMoore-lw4qi]

This looks amazing.

[@catherinegardner8407]

That looks so beautiful!

[@laleka2011]

Preppy your recipes never disappointed... Everyone you do is delicious and works exactly how you explained in your videos. So thank you very much!

[@aliciaramirez2259]

I'll be making this in the next week or so for a BIRTHDAY! Love your videos! Lots of LOVE 💖

[@michaeldufresne9428]

I love carrot cake. Definitely on my to try list!

[@bassetto1603]

This is the most delicious carrot cake I ever had!. I always loved carrot cake but....my husband who never liked carrot cake, now he became a fan! 😄👌💯😋🧡🥧

[@adv.kkhanniazi2800]

U tried this recipe?

[@layl529]

Delicious and savory

[@lmdny]

Oh my word!!! Super Delicious 😋 This cake looks amazing 🤩 so I know it must taste even better!!!! ❤

[@carmendoctolero8521]

Loved "mi casa mis reglas"❤

[@linatheodo6753]

❤i love the stories behind the recipes ❤😊

[@cynthiag3065]

Excellent tips, thank you so much ☺️.

[@gwendolyneglinton1704]

Oh my! That looks so good.

[@GabrielaGonzalez-xv2it]

Omg I love this recipe as much as Your Spanish 🎉Gracias 😊

[@lindavanpelt]

thanks for your knowledge.. I will bake this for Easter in a few days..Going to buy your cookbook..Love your receipes

[@tracyalonzi-tj3do]

Can’t wait to try this recipe

[@Oluwatomisin-op6qr]

Tip. Put the mixer on high while making the frosting. This will make the frosting fly off the whisk attachment so your buttercream won't stick. :)

[@monikacordery11]

Thank you for this amazing recipe!However, I have learned so much from you today that I have never heard before and explains so much xx

[@user-nu3rg8uq1e]

I can't wait to make this for Easter. Yummy

[@gwenwade6059]

Thank you. Trusting I shall try this for the Easter break.

[@princessalways4eva]

I LOVE Carrot Cake!!

[@bellavita3441]

Carrot jam sounds delicious ❤

[@eugeneobeng3830]

Carrots are my favorite vegetables they are good for springtime🐇🥕🥕🐇🥕🐇🥕🐇🥕🐇🥕🐇🥕🐇🥕🥕🥕🐇🎂🎂🎂🥕🐇🥕🎂🥕🐇🥕🎂🥕.

[@andreacarreiro5436]

You should try someday the brazilian style carrot cake! All wet ingredients go on the blender, including the carrots, and then you mix with the dry ones. After baking, it's covered with some kind of chocolate frosting: ganache, brigadeiro (a kind of fudge made out of condensed milk and chocolate powder) or the traditional cracked one made with milk, sugar, chocolate powder and some butter. It tastes like "granny's cake"!! Delicious!

[@user-hq2uu9cr5n]

No es tan rico

[@sharonmccoin5262]

Thanks for sharing. I was going to have to source a carrot cake recipe for Easter lunch.

[@BesosDulces1116]

I love your recipes and your commitment to providing us with lots of helpful tips and interesting historical tidbits 😊

[@nimcokeyse383]

Beautiful cake Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@streamguyentertainment]

Looks great.thanks for sharing

[@laurasamuelson5661]

As with all your recipes, this is another winner!! Great carrot cake!!

[@1700txancestry-be2xx]

Great Parent and Chef

[@P1915]

Going to be trying it later today. will also include a ripe banana- so as to use less oil. Thank you for a basic guide to a tasty carrot cake.

[@tsilbaugh5314]

Gorgeous!!

[@Maddyrose-]

This looks amazing!

[@jeanneamato8278]

I double the frosting because my husband love it so much , he’ll add spoonfuls to his slice. I make it once a year for his birthday.

[@moninaavila6421]

Mi Casa, Mis Reglas. i love it!

[@renategreen4526]

Omg. Looks delicious!

[@ciilima6338]

Hi ! I just made your carrot cake yesterday night and I hadit for breakfast today! OMG it was the best cake I ever did ❤ Thank you for sharing this recipe with us 😊

[@DoctorAmaka]

Wow great chef with a family that's so lucky eat his yummy food every day. And he has a fine arts degree yet taught math and science to middle schoolers. Pretty awesome.

[@dixiecup3928]

This is a keeper!

[@louiselill1528]

This looks better than any I have seen. Had mandolin once cut myself. Mandolin went in the bin so I totally understand why you won't have one especially with kids about

[@TamarLitvot]

very similar to my recipe (Jane Brown's Carrot Cake) which everyone (both family and friends) love. Though my icing has less butter and more vanilla (a huge amount of vanilla). But I found your tips for making the cake better really helpful.

[@KatLadyNWFL]

Yummy dessert. Thanks for sharing!!!!!

[@LydFraz]

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[@LydFraz]

13:39 13:40 13:41

[@healinglight71562]

Your videos are so fun to watch! Carrot cake is my specialty & i wanted to hear about the pineapple 🍍

[@SavoryExperimentsCooking]

I need to make this for Easter!

[@xonetteox7]

I've been enjoying making some of your recipes. Would love if you would do an updated video of your Orange Creamsicle Cake recipes!!

[@igniss777]

It’s the best cake I’ve ever eaten 😭❤

[@treatyoselfa1]

This looks so yummy 😋

[@madi2773]

This is going to be my first cake to bake 😋

[@christinacampbell5952]

I absolutely love the idea of pineapple in carrot cake. Along with raisins and walnuts. I put pecans in chocolate chip cookies.

[@angeliqueuwingabire5210]

Wowwww thanks

[@miescavy]

Muy didáctico! Gran vídeo, mejor youtuber

[@sandragarcia1847]

Ugh this looks like the ultimate carrot cake 😍

[@ingridphillips6012]

❤❤ 😋😋 Love carrot as a vegetable, as a juice and in a cake