Love & Best Dishes: Grandma Hiers' Carrot Cake Recipe | How to Make Carrot Cake From Scratch

[@PaulaDeen]

Would y'all have used pecans like my grandma or walnuts like me?

[@charitys.3862]

Either one works fantastic with this cake.🥕🥕

[@zzzzipy12]

Either!

[@karenrousey6500]

I always use pecans, but walnuts are awesome too!

[@dehunludwig6504]

Pecans

[@pennyvestina2908]

None. I'm not a fan of nuts but if I had to pick one it would be pecans

[@darkangel15221]

One of the many things I love about Paula is that her recipes are simple. No unnecessary expensive ingredients or restaurant cook and bakeware. She's not pretentious and represents the best of everyday home cooks. Love her!

[@1CathyHendrix]

We thank her too, Paula! Without her....we would not have you!! Love ya'll! Happy Easter! He is risen! God bless!

[@Birdie70]

Paula, we have a tradition of making a cake in the shape of a lamb for Easter because Jesus was the Lamb that was slain for us. I agree about the walnuts and raisins in carrot cake. Happy Easter to you and your family! He is Risen indeed!

[@virginiaphillips5217]

Miss Paula, Thank you for sharing not only the recipe but memories which is the only thing I have left. My beloved husband passed a year and half ago and not a day goes by that I don't grieve for him...He and my son, my mother and father, my sister...so many loved ones gone...so the holidays are bittersweet but I have beautiful memories. I was BLESSED and I thank God for what he gave me.. But when you have been blessed like we were, the sorrow goes so deep.. I will make this cake, sit down with a cup of coffee (even my cup of coffee doesn't taste the same without him) But I will find comfort in my memories...

[@joycewilson3787]

Toasted pecans, golden raisins and a small can of drained pineapple tidbits. And !00% agree "Ginny's" love makes all the difference in a little one's life. Their precious laughter is the very sound of Heaven to me. Happy Easter everybody and God bless and keep you.

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Joyce

[@talithiamcleod5108]

Yesss without the rainsins for me though

[@rkr5106]

Love, your layers were sliding (as well as the icing oozing out between the layers) b/c there wasn't enough XXXX sugar whipped in. Most Cream Cheese frostings use 4 C sugar to 1/2 C butter and ONE pkg cream cheese. Your extra CC block would require at least 3 and even 4 more cups sugar to hold up to the heavier carrot cake layers and 3 layers stacked. My Mom always cut our cakes in slices like that - 7 kids. I never saw wedges of cut cake until I married. And my MIL used to toothpick her cakes too so this gave us a great chuckle!

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi 👋

[@hopewolfe1085]

This cake is absolutely delicious! I’ve been making it for over 10 yrs now 👍🏽 I just cut the sugar instead of 2 cups I use 1 1/2 cup. Freshly grated carrots make all the difference and canola oil! Absolutely the best carrot cake recipe out there..

[@morgancalvi6675]

'Gammy'...I haven't heard anyone call their grandma that since I left home when I was 16. i'm 61 now...and how that brought back memories.

[@robingastonia9192]

I love Carrot Cake. I made one last weekend. I made 2 layers that I put in the freezer and made 6 cupcakes. I frosted the cupcakes and they were so good. The frosting is what makes a Carrot Cake so good. I have 2 layers in the freezer that I can use later, just make the frosting. I had never thought about just putting the nuts in the cake instead of the frosting. I had bought some baby carrots to put in a beef roast, and had just enough for my carrot cake. Food is sure too expensive to waste. Thank you Paula, love all your recipes. You are amazing. Years ago, I watched you make your own vanilla flavoring, and I make my own vanilla flavoring out of Grey Goose Vodka and vanilla beans. It is so good. I have not bought vanilla flavoring in years. When I saw how you cut your cake, I got tears in my eyes, My sweet mother used to cut cakes like that too. Brought back so many memories of her, Holidays are still hard without her, but I have my memories to cherish in my heart forever. Paula, you and my mother are the only ladies I have seen that cuts cake like that. You always bring back special memories of my mother.

[@janetgrooms4008]

My aunt always cut her cakes like that she was a chef for many years ♥️

[@dorindahill57]

This was my husband‘s favorite cake I sure do miss making them he’s been gone for 14 years and haven’t made one sense

[@gingermcgarvey7773]

You should make one in memory. If you're like me and can't eat a whole cake, share. My older neighbors are always grateful for the cake and a visit. Sorry for your loss.💐

[@katrichards3890]

I agree with Ginger. Make one in memory and condolences for your loss. Surely a friend or neighbor would be happy to share cake and memories with you.

[@PostUp_Time]

oh thats terrible. please make the cakes again. so many more people will enjoy the recipe. and you get to share the story with new friends, about being your husbands favorite. i'm sure you must miss the great tasting cake tooo, c'mon lets bake this weekend!

[@PostUp_Time]

@Honestreviewsonly put a piece of cake in front of a picture? don't even know where to start with this one, uuuhhh

[@Cheri94]

😔😔😔😔this post just broke my heart

[@mickid3705]

I love carrot cake. And I remember you telling us years ago that a cake recipe with plenty of oil makes a moist cake. I sometimes like adding pineapple to this cake too. Yum

[@janicescott7338]

Me too!

[@joanntucker2742]

I use walnuts in mine and a small can of crushed pineapple. Your cake looks so delicious! I love carrot cake. ♥️😊😊

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Joann

[@barbaragood6934]

Hey Joann do you drain the pineapple??

[@joanntucker2742]

Barbara i do not drain the pineapple.

[@barbaragood6934]

@@joanntucker2742 thanks!

[@PostUp_Time]

@@joanntucker2742 doesnt that make things mushy? do you add pineapple in lieu of raisins

[@vickiepatterson1748]

This reminds me of the first time I made a carrot cake using my great grandmother's recipe. I had to keep changing bowls because there were so many ingredients. I think the recipe called for 5 cups of carrots. 😯 I finally got the cake mixed up and then went on a hunt for baking pans. I finally ended up with 5 pans of different shapes and sizes. I baked a lot growing up but had never encountered a recipe like this one. My great grandmother lived back in the day when they worked a farm and there were a lot of people working long hard days and they were fed well at the end of the day. This carrot cake was probably designed to feed a hungry crowd. I really don't remember how I finally got rid of the huge cake. I'm sure I shared it with a lot of people. 😉 Thanks for this trip down memory lane! ☺️ I don't make carrot cake much anymore. Sometimes I'll buy a single piece at the grocery store. 😋 Thanks for sharing another great video! 🥰

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Vickie

[@joec2525]

Lol @bowels

[@vickiepatterson1748]

@@joec2525 got to love auto correct! 🙄

[@joec2525]

@@vickiepatterson1748 haha

[@pennyvestina2908]

I love you so very much Paula. Thanks for sharing your sweet Granny's carrot cake recipe with us...it looks delicious

[@LaurieHovey444]

Miss Paula, this Carrot Cake recipe of your Grandmother’s is the very best. I’ve made it for years and everyone who has some says the very same thing! Best frosting too! Thank you so very much for sharing.🧡🥕

[@lindsayaluquin1357]

Same here!!! It’s so easy and delicious

[@thomastommy1192]

Paula Dean, You are a true Southern Lady and an awesome cook. I love you and your recipes. Thank you for sharing your videos. I always look forward to them. God Bless You & Your Family.

[@douglashagedorn7717]

Happy Easter Paula. and to everyone watching this wonderful video.

[@reneekimberly9991]

Thank You and Happy Easter.

[@denisenilsson1366]

And to you, too!

[@grammieseven6604]

Yes and a blessed one at that! Praise our Savior!

[@reneekimberly9991]

@@denisenilsson1366 Thank You = )

[@charitys.3862]

You too! Have a blessed weekend 🙏

[@kimberlymoore1412]

I would use pecans because that is my mom's version of a classic carrot cake. One of my absolute favorites!!! Thank you Mrs.Paula!!!

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Kimberly

[@Lovesoapy]

I feel so very lucky to have found Paula’s channel ❤️❤️❤️

[@tobehonest7541]

You can run nuts through flour to keep em from sticking to bottom of the 🍰 😉

[@thejerryjacksonjrcatholiclife]

Paula, I make a Carrot Cake too. I leave out the raisins though, and also add Pecans to mine. I bake one and bring to Country singer Crystal Gayle every time I see her. She adores my Carrot cake and I'm so blessed. I've made it for my church staff and many friends and family throughout the years. Carrot cake is my FAVORITE to make. Simple easy and soo sooooo good....!

[@gabrielarodriguez5171]

Tengo muchísimo tiempo viendo tus programas. Para mi eres la reina de la cocina, eres la mejor !!! Es un gusto seguir viéndote. Abrazos desde México mujer bonita

[@ltodd79]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Old fashioned classic carrot cake. Too many modern recipes over-complicate the cake and it comes out too sticky sweet. This looks perfect!

[@angelinahollinger4838]

Paula you are such a dream love watching and learning from you. Thank you for sharing with us. You’re family is lucky and blessed to be related to you. May God Bless you!

[@brett3579]

I love you Paula! You’re my favorite cook hands down . Cooking would not be the same without you !

[@laurenmurphy1776]

Oh my goodness Paula that looks heavenly! My gramma would sometimes add mini chocolate chips to her carrot cake for a little extra goodness. I know it sounds a lil off-putting but it was sooo delicious. Thank you for sharing your grandmother's recipe with us. Happy Easter to you and your family! 🐇🐥🥕🍰💜

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Lauren

[@garyw6776]

Beautiful job Paula, you are a true artist, so talented and gifted. Thanks for sharing your talent. Hope you have a Happy Easter.

[@marysewitsky4823]

This is my go to carrot cake.

[@douglashagedorn7717]

Absolutely

[@twentytwentythree2024]

Sm Smart lady 😁👍🏻

[@twentytwentythree2024]

❤️👈🏻😁👍🏻🎂🌟 Good Morning Paula and Thank You for sharing. ❤️

[@marysewitsky4823]

Making it right now😂😂😍

[@susansewardfamily]

Looks fantastic….I’ll be making this for Easter💕🌷💕

[@zzzzipy12]

Beautiful cake! The recipe I use calls for a small can of crushed pineapple. ❤️

[@charitys.3862]

That sounds good

[@stacey5925]

Yes, crushed 🍍will keep it moist. I love 🍍and lots of raisins too. Maybe golden raisins in carrot cake. And lots of nuts, inside and out!

[@charitys.3862]

@@stacey5925 golden raisins sound good for this. How are you today Stacey? I would use light olive oil or avacado oil instead of vegtable oil though.

[@stacey5925]

@@charitys.3862 I'm doing well. Lost another 6#--- just in time to put it back on over the weekend! 🤭. Harvesting some escarole and endive from my garden for a nice fresh mixed greens salad for dinner! Think I'm going to make some white chocolate macadamia nut cookies today. They were my hubby's favorite 😥. Can't help think of him whenever I make these. He liked 🥕 cake too. Paula's cake looked beautiful, except for those toothpicks!!!! How are you doing?

[@tennesseeiris701]

@@stacey5925 Carrot Cake was my husband's favorite. I would prefer the nuts to be crushed and sprinkled on top of the icing. I like the raisins and as much as I do like nuts, pecans or walnuts I don't like big pieces in the cake. I wouldn't turn down a slice because of it but if I were making it crushed on the top or at least smaller pieces inside the cake would be my preference. I love anything with macadamia nuts in it. I would have to post I gained 6#.😁 Congrats!

[@CAKEICING21]

I love layer cake because I feel like I get more ICING!!! LOLOL YUMMY 😋 THANK YOU Ms Paula and ur Gma Heirs Love you!!! 🤗😘💝

[@theresahandley9597]

carrot cake is my very favorite cake and I have a grandchild that loves it too! Thank You Paula for this recipe.

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Theresa

[@margiemasih990]

Paula my friend who reminds me of you..she makes carrot cake with carrot juice.ive never seen a receipe calling for carrot juice.but the cake is very good and moist. Your receipe sounds really good..I will make this for Easter.

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Margie

[@debbiereilly900]

Delicious Thank you for sharing Paula have a blessed day stay safe and healthy. 🙏❤🙏❤🙏

[@Famcke]

Boy-O-Boy does that look delicious ya'll. We simply love you Paula with those sticky fingers and all 🤣💐🙏

[@margiemasih990]

The screwers is what I make my icing flowers on...I use small gumdrops and the icing.they turn out beautiful and you can't even tell there's a gumdrop in center

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Margie

[@davidparkes6561]

Thank you so much for your Carrot Cake recipe today, really appreciate enjoy watching programme today... Happy Easter to You, and All your family. Best wishes and take care from David Parkes from Scotland in the UK.. God bless 🎂🎂🌹🌷💜🎂🎂

[@plynn5477]

Looks delicious! Just love your videos Miss Paula!

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Lynn

[@marycaparro6883]

Thank you for sharing the recipe of that delicious carrot cake with us. ❤️❤️❤️

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Mary

[@Disney8435]

Looks delicious 😋 and Happy Easter 🐰🐇🐣 to you and your family

[@DeannaHaney76]

Paula! So similar to my Grandma Haney’s recipe. I think hers had pineapple instead of raisins. I prefer walnuts over pecans. I love carrot cake!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@robinmarie8188]

looks soooo great. thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us. loves seeing the triplets on the easter egg hunt and that boy and his love for the motorcycle just was the cutest thing ever! really brightened my morning. love Robin in Detroit

[@sheliamiller3185]

Thank you for sharing your Grandma's recipe with us. It looks delicious 😋

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Sheila

[@karencates5007]

Yum!! Happy Easter/Resurrection Sunday to all!

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Karen , It’s a great Easter for everyone here and I wish a you and your entire household a graceful Easter 💙

[@barbarajohnson83]

Great video Paula. I love Carrot Cake. I don’t put nuts in my carrot cake. I don’t put raisins in my cake either. I like my carrot cake on the basic side. Love your videos.

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Barbara

[@RT-vw6yw]

Paula, I made this for the very first time tonight for the fam, and we all LOVED it. Thank you! :)

[@deemariedubois4916]

If babies aren’t going to be where I take my cake for dessert, I soak my raisins in rum…so good when you bite into a juicy raisin. Thanks Paula, I can’t wait to try your grand momma’s carrot cake. Also I’m crazy for walnuts also. Now my sister has big ole pecan trees around her home; we go over and pick up sacks of those beautiful pecans. So I would use those free nuts considering the price of nuts these days. What everyone does is give my sister the same amount they are taking. So if you pick up two large paper sacks, you take one and give her one on up to however many you are willing to pick up…hot soak in the jacuzzi for my back afterwards for sure. My husband sits watching TV, cracking the nut shells and getting the nuts out. Again, thanks Paula.

[@angelaflores5216]

Thank Miss Paula I was searching the web for a recipe like my Great Grandma Cole and your is very similar I needed the measurements. My Grandma used a small can of crushed pineapple and pecans. I'm so glad I found your video.❤❤❤

[@melissabridendolph5545]

HI MRS DEEN THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME YOU HAVE ME A BETTER COOK GOD BLESS YOU ❤😊❤

[@terrimorrison3164]

My favorite cake. Thanks Paula

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Terri

[@lynnchilders6704]

Love this one! I’ve been cooking this carrot cake for 10 yrs

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Lynn

[@PostUp_Time]

10 years, that must be big cake!!

[@jisson57]

Paula, you've got me craving walnuts! It makes the cake topping so pretty too.

[@AngeleCelenceviciene]

Thank you for sharing your recipe.

[@mickeyblue2647]

Paula your awesome,love watching your KZbin videos, I’m making this recipe tomorrow thank you for sharing your recipe with us .👏🏼👏🏼👍✌️🙏🏽🇵🇷

[@michellenelson6587]

Love this cake Ms Paula Deen going to do this for Easter. Happy Easter to you and your family.

[@liamcornell9253]

Hello Michelle 👋 Good morning

[@user-es9mb8wi3m]

Dearest Paula you have inspired me to use your recipe for our Easter dessert. I wish you and your family a blessed Holy weekend. You are a treasure.

[@cindywaldrop4287]

Those purple hydrangeas are just gorgeous! Well done, Eddie! I’m off to make Grandma Hiers’ Carrot Cake…my favorite!

[@melanieedwards6909]

I have made this 3 or 4 times,,,,it is The Best Carrot Cake ever!

[@marilouo4321]

I like the idea of the double cream cheese in the icing

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Marilou

[@patmoses1993]

Another fun visit with you in your kitchen. We have loved you since the beginning. We watch what you’re up to every day. Love and best dishes to you this time 🌸🍃PS Walnuts

[@joycerose3508]

Hi Paula. Love carrot cake and I with you on the frosting more is better.

[@karenroe5685]

I added drained pineapple and a dash of nutmeg and cloves too!!! BLESSINGS

[@laserbeam002]

I keep saying I am going to try a carrot cake but never do. I WILL give this one a try. Thank you for posting. Best wishes to you and your family.

[@taowright]

Walnuts all the way for this girl! Cake looks fab. Love cream cheese frosting. Thanks and Happy Easter to all.

[@sandyconnie77]

I've experimented with all things carrot cake..I like adding 1/2 cup mayo for moistness, small can crushed pineapple (not drained) I skimp a little on the other liquid) and coconut as well as raisins and nuts and carrots....delicious!! Lots and lots of cream cheese frosting.

[@semity]

I love Teresa and Eddie. They always got yo back Paula! What a beautiful family. I love your videos because they are so natural. I can watch you grabbing a pack of sugar and opening it all day. Thank you - From Cape Town, South Africa.

[@angeljackson7990]

Definitely going to make happy Easter Paula you made me cry today missing my mama at Easter time . Love you

[@talithiamcleod5108]

Everything but the raisins for this family in carrott cake. I love pineapples in mine.

[@MeLrOsE429]

Oh my I love that cake stand!

[@Dead_in__side__]

I’d imagine most of the audience to these videos are American women over 40. And here I am a Welsh, 18 year old bloke 😂

[@brandonhill6817]

27 year old male and I love her videos!

[@calebpmetcalf]

I’m a 34 year old guy and I watch her videos all the time! 😊

[@massbygus]

The Queen of baking... 😘😘

[@MaritaCovarrubias01]

That’s so funny you posted this today. This is the exact recipe I was planning on making for Easter this year. I actually like it how grandma did it without the raisins and with pecans. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it 😁.

[@lisaholt3627]

I have this recipe from years ago when you had a cooking show on Food Network. It's delicious and my husbands favorite. I make it for his birthday. Blessings and big hugs!

[@Bloodhoundfostermom]

running out for carrots now so i can make it for easter !! happy holy week !!,🐰🙏✝️

[@jerrilynernsting903]

I learned alot from my family as a new bride

[@maryboyle5494]

I have never made a carrot cake nor ever have I made a three tier cake but I am going to give this one a try…..right after I buy a third round cake pan😊 Love you Paula❤️

[@AmeeraG242]

My mama always makes a jack Daniels carrot cake it's incredible as I'm sure yours is too! We use crushed pineapple and pecans and yes of course that cream cheese frosting is the best for all carrot cakes ❤. Love ya paula watched you ever since I was a little girl xxx

[@margadanks4528]

I put crushed pineapple in mine too, so yummy, 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@heidid5275]

Wow! I love a good carrot cake. Planning on making one on Saturday night. My recipe is very similar to this but has pineapple tidbits in it. You use a small can of pineapple and mix it with the carrots and raisins at the very beginning, (about 30 minutes before adding) By the time you mix'em in, the raisins and carrots are all plumped up and hydrated. So good.

[@stacey5925]

Are you saying you use dehydrated carrots?

[@heidid5275]

@@stacey5925 LOL!! Of course not!!! But the raisins often need to be plumped up. So I just mix them together with the carrots for better disbursement. The less mixing of the batter the better. But to be honest, the carrots that Miss Paula used looked like they came out of a bag from the grocery store. I'll bet those could have used some hydration!! 😲 Happy Easter to you and yours. 🐑🐇🐥👍🐰🐣😁

[@stacey5925]

@@heidid5275 Well, there is such a thing so made me question, I guess it was the way you phrased it. Her carrots did look like grocery ready variety. I don't care for any precut anything. They looked very hard and dry. When you grate fresh, they are so soft and willowy. Yes, Happy Easter to you and your family as well!

[@heidid5275]

@@stacey5925 Thanks. Sorry for the confusion!!!

[@nikkirichards4952]

this looks so yummy yum yum! I love carrot cake like this, gotta have raisins and nuts(with pecans tho I'm allergic to walnuts)

[@bonnieharrington769]

I use either crushed pineapple or little chunks of pineapple..also with that...the little bit of extra juice makes it moist and tastes so good

[@christinekeleher3578]

My mom would also add pineapple so I do that as well with a sprinkle of coconut in the cream cheese icing. I love toasted walnuts in the cake with raisins

[@stacey5925]

Coconut sounds good 👍

[@christinekeleher3578]

@@stacey5925 It takes it to the next level. Adding pineapple to the batter makes this cake so moist.

[@stacey5925]

@@christinekeleher3578 yes, I've done that with the pineapple. ..it is really good. I like the addition of coconut to the icing. That sounds good too!

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Christine

[@shereemiller9166]

Hi Paula love all your cakes and food for this carrot cake may I use swans down cake flour

[@pyewacketpeggy8329]

Happy Easter 🐇🐣🐰!

[@mariawells8026]

Oh my! Mouth watering!? I use walnuts too.

[@peggyshook6746]

I made this for Easter and decorated it just like yours

[@paulabaker8403]

Yummy yumy Paula Deen. Happy Easter to you. Now I am going to make your Grandmama's Carrot Cake for our Easter. Thank you.💙🙋‍♀️☺️

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Paula

[@bettyalaniz369]

That's my favorite Carrot cake. 😋

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Betty

[@catlady4799]

Looks so good I am going to make it.Yum

[@arabellasplace3823]

Happy Easter from my family to yours.

[@jerrilynernsting903]

Yummy that's a great cake my Larry's favorite cake a get to make it or we will do this thanksgiving..2024

[@margiemasih990]

I have my plate right here...I'm ready for a slice of your cake for breakfast

[@charitys.3862]

Yes, me too. Yummy!

[@annecox1161]

Delicious 😋

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Anne

[@jerrilynernsting903]

Looks real good paula a will make for any holiday thanksgiving

[@joanndeland7969]

Beautiful cake .Although l use golden raisins .

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi JoAnn

[@kimbrgv]

Thanks so much. Making this for 🐣 Easter this year. Love ya💞

[@tinaE.CanadianChick]

My Husband Loves Carrot Cake Should Make Him One:)

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Tina

[@yolandaegbe]

Hi,❤❤❤❤❤love it ❤🎉😮❤ yes yummy I will try shall with you cooking videos ❤ thank you for recipes ❤ bless amen 🙏 ❤

[@jennettepayne9486]

I can't believe Easter is almost here Carrot cake sounds yummy and delicious