Low Effort Carrot Cake That Anyone Can Make

[@vidluver88]

I love her “can I take this?” She’s a mood.

[@flingage]

She's a mood, and I'm in that state of mind right now. Unfortunately, it's past midnight, and I do not have carrot cake. Obviously, I must have done something wrong.

[@ashleycrystal9719]

Luckiest woman in the world 😩😩😩

[@Hivydar]

Is that the gf?

[@ashleycrystal9719]

@@Hivydar yep

[@eshwar6969]

@@ashleycrystal9719 😩 true

[@firelizard2]

"low effort" and "carrot cake" are two of my all-time favourite things

[@ZoeClaire]

Truuuu

[@phyllisstein1837]

I learned "Low Effort" is subjective.

[@adbreon]

This doesn’t even really need a whisk which in the spectrum of cake makes it very low effort. The spectrum of cake does start pretty close to the fiddly end of things you can do though.

[@phyllisstein1837]

@@adbreon exactly, Low Effort means different things to different people.

[@Laticia1990]

Box mix + carrot. (I'm allergic to nuts)

[@tarfathewise]

Lol. I’m a fan of the guy, but this was great.

[@motherofslavs8761]

If it contains grated carrots it's automticly NOT low effort

[@3toeheads]

My daughter (an excellent cook) is turning 17 and asked me (a less excellent cook) to make her birthday cake because she was too busy. She was pretty worried until I told her I was using a Joshua Weissman recipe, then she relaxed. I just finished it and it came out perfect! (BTW the other menu item for dinner is Chicken and Waffles from you-know-who!). We both love your videos. I've recently made Korean fried chicken and no-smoker ribs, and they were fantastic! Keep it up.

[@yuichicowles7915]

very wholesome, keep it up!

[@GriffinWiebel]

Made this cake. When Josh emphasizes moist, he’s not kidding. Grating the carrots definitely boosts the moisture here, so spongy. Cake is also quite heavy. One slice puts you out for sure. The only reason this is upsetting is the richness and variety of flavors here just makes you want to eat more. Absolutely delicious.

[@phantasticmrphasma9874]

Ok i figured out who he sounds like.. Yumyulack the little alien in Solar opposites (when he says look at the toothpick)

[@phyllisstein1837]

how else would you put carrots (or any veg) in a cake but to grate it?

[@NyanyiC]

Finely grating the carrots worked out really well for me

[@jaydenliu2653]

Day 23 of asking Josh to make a series where he shows us his gone wrongs, and talks about what can go wrong and when, especially for his complicated recipes

[@london4345]

I want to see that for macarons

[@ChickenSDS]

Most cooking channels never talk about what can go wrong, it's just them following a recipe for 10 minutes they found online

[@K9aircraft]

@@ChickenSDS The channel 'Alex (French Guy Cooking)' goes through the entire learning process of him attempting to master a dish on his channel, it's really interesting.

[@ChickenSDS]

@@K9aircraft interesting

[@TheSlavChef]

What can go wrong, BUT BETTER.

[@amilahodzic2725]

I made this yesterday and honestly it’s one of the most delicious cakes I have ever made. Thank you for the recipe. Much love from Belgium!

[@ralph5187]

and also much love from the Netherlands! oh and btw happy birthday josh!

[@KatShoebox]

Totally agree! Hello to Belgium from an Austrian in the US! :)

[@amilahodzic2725]

@@KatShoebox @badmaster hello!!

[@amino7339]

Hey, can i ask in what store you found the sugars ?

[@zeynand4039]

I'm trying this recipe for my brother's birthday. He loves carrot cakes and it looks so good!

[@jonbutler7296]

"Whisky business. There, you happy?" YES

[@rnth4649]

"low effort...." Should be a series tbh

[@Jono997]

New series: But Sleepwalking

[@charliesawyers-rees2650]

I never would of thought to put salted caramel sauce with carrot cake, that's life changing

[@PimScotney]

Would've as in would have. You're welcome

[@charliesawyers-rees2650]

@@PimScotney they can be used interchangeably when talking colloquially but thanks for the tip.

[@Немногоовечном]

Russians do it all the time. Wr also make it with orange curd, marmalade and other things

[@imalwaysanxious368]

It makes me sad that he doesn't like saying 'whisky business' anymore because it makes me so happy

[@Bidens_Diaper]

That's how he gets you to want it more.

[@redcojiro97]

he's human. Let him do his thing. boo fucking hoo

[@joannaable4123]

Jesus, who pissed in your cornflakes?!

[@ohsnapitzcat8016]

@@redcojiro97 why are you so mad?

[@redcojiro97]

@@ohsnapitzcat8016 What part of my reply makes you perceive me as being mad?

[@Antibeck]

Why Josh be hating on his whisky business. It is a really fun saying.

[@ellenell6280]

Lately he doesn't say it like he means it.

[@Danny-yh6ir]

Because he don’t like it anymore lol just like anything else you would say too frequently it loses it’s flavor and gets boring.

[@tijngielen2375]

He uses it a lot on his tiktoks. After saying it 10 times a day with high energy. This is what is left. Still fine tho..

[@Bidens_Diaper]

Him "rejecting" it is a part of marketing.

[@ellenell6280]

He needs to find us something new. We are his real OGs.

[@halaldigest]

I hope he doesn’t pull out his fancy black garlic...lol.

[@MrCichyPlayboy]

XDDDDDDD

[@TheSlavChef]

also known as racist garlic.

[@AxxLAfriku]

I HATE people that HATE other people. I get a lot of HATE comments on my amazing videos and I HATE it. Please don't spread HATE. Do I have to HATE you too, dear hala

[@TheSlavChef]

@diamond dogs crack.

[@halaldigest]

this was in complete jest yall...the thumbnail said low effort...lol and he has tendency to use gordon ramsey level skills/ingredients...we are big fans of JW

[@lastofthestarmakerss]

I have been baking/cake decorating for almost 7 years, it's perfectly fine not to ice the sides and moist is the best word to describe a cake. I can't wait to try this recipe!

[@ElianneNascimento]

It’s my birthday, too!! I just turned 30! Happy Birthday, my guy! You’ve been a life saver during this pandemic. Thanks for the culinary education, and the laughs, and the energy you give. Keep doing what you’re doing. Xo.

[@Shattered-1]

His disappointment in himself when he said whiskey business is saddening

[@Basomic]

I miss the good ol days...

[@Owen-yv8by]

Still looking for a book called a Weissman once said

[@lou8391]

He doesn't want that Papa told us

[@ayaan650]

Listen to papa joshu

[@rexknowsless3187]

@@lou8391 where?

[@Bosscarnage4]

He isn't naming it that

[@pragathhis8412]

@@rexknowsless3187 same bro

[@tessr6301]

It's been 6 minutes since upload and so many people are here. Wow Josh you have a magnificent audience, so happy to be part of this. Thanks for the "whisky business"

[@Sarah-sj1sh]

Made this for my husband's birthday. It is delicious, I also highly recommend making the caramel sauce to go with it.

[@B3zpristrasten1]

Ok i just made this and its the best thing ever my friend!!!! Thank you so so much!!! You're the best man

[@fashionbreakertv]

I literally searched for "Joshua Weissman Carrot Cake" yesterday!! If this is not meeting your audience's demands I don't know what is...

[@madibrown9609]

I'm surprised he didn't do a $50 gourmet one at the end with like crystallized ginger tears on top or some shit

[@dafnenavarro7080]

😂😂😂

[@bug_god]

needs more black garlic... or truffle. maybe dehydrate it in a vacuumizer

[@MrKrinsebacke]

That's because of thr Pandemic...The restrictions dont allow that many gingers for harvesting

[@schlionardo6524]

Why does everything he makes, look so good [edit] Thx for the many likes

[@gigalulmansur]

Cinematography

[@yezki8]

Because of B ROLL

[@oliverdodd7441]

Papa good at the cook

[@levigriffin5553]

It's his forearms. Enhances everything.

[@mamamotoh3212]

Proper lighting can make anything look good

[@majordomoto442]

Thank you so much Joshua, i made this cake for my mom’s birthday, and she loved it! She raved about it, my family also loved it! This recipe is definitely a keeper! Next i’m gonna try your chocolate cake recipe for my parent’s wedding anniversary.

[@cristinaruiz3717]

I just made this yesterday and replaced the flour with gluten free flour and almond flour bc my dad sadly has a gluten intolerance and I can’t believe how good it tastes! Super moist and you can’t even tell it’s gluten free🙌🏼 easily one of the best cakes I’ve ever made

[@abouttime837]

“I don’t hate carrot cakes some of the best cakes I’ve had were carrot cakes”

[@michaellyndon6982]

"I don't hate carrot cakes, my brother married a carrot cake, and I think that's just fine!!!"

[@TheSlavChef]

Best way to eat carrots! Peel them Cut them Sautee them Throw them away and make a steak.

[@jyotiradityasatpathy3546]

I love this comment

[@Bidens_Diaper]

It's just a spice cake with carrots in it.

[@cursedgrapefruit3570]

@diamond dogs OMG RACIST!?!?!

[@saratakkoush6109]

Yesssssss ive beeen waiting for this my man Joshua!!!

[@chipswithedip]

Yeeess

[@aiko7819]

@@scottpenner5150 nobody asked 🙄✌🏼✨

[@azeemjaafar14]

Dude its just yesterday im finding for this recipe!! Love u papa 😘

[@TheSlavChef]

For this - 2:39?

[@FunesRafs]

Man I swear this is the most delicious cake I've ever made. Thanks A LOT!

[@SkreegTheGreat]

"Low Effort" would make a really great continuing series! I judge recipes on their deliciousness-to-effort ratios

[@screencuisine7975]

"say the line, josh!" "whisky business.." *everyone cheers

[@keziaalex3255]

A

[@Matando]

5:28 It was at that point that Josh and his entire audience knew....... she wasn't asking. She was taking it regardless.

[@KatShoebox]

This is by far the BEST carrot cake I have ever eaten! I have always felt that carrot cakes are too overly spiced when buying a piece at a restaurant or bakery, but your recipe blends all the ingredients into a perfect tasting cake. It is also the first cake recipe I have tried to bake in years. Thank you so much for sharing it and hats off to you, Chef Weissman!

[@saralinect]

WHERE WERE YOU WHEN I NEEDED THIS LAST CHRISTMAS

[@daniellenicole4552]

I've seen you a bunch in Facebook and finally ended up binging every youtube video within the last week and I couldnt have been more pleased. I'm currently homeless staying with a friend in a hotel and cannot wait to get an apartment to try some of these recipes

[@y3lhsa]

I made this cake and it was so good! I did add 2x the ginger and nutmeg. I should have let the cake cook longer. The cake is super moist so the walnuts give it some crunchy- crunchy and texture.

[@Dont145]

Should have done that :

[@passinbyhi5581]

Thank you SO MUCH for this BOMB recipe!! It’s divine 😍 I added some pecans with the walnuts and raisins. Those who hesitated on carrot cake confessed it’s one of their favs now.

[@Thiago5993]

Looks so good, I want to try doing it sometime!! Here in Brazil we do carrot cake without the aromatics, and the carrot would go into a blender, so the batter becomes yellow. And in the top we usually put some brigadeiro, a kind of chocolate sauce... it is made with cocoa powder, butter and sweet condensed milk... you should give it a try too!

[@_Biggie_]

Just an idea, if you do make this. When you cut the cake to make it flat, don't throw it away. Make cake pops with the left over icing.

[@glenncook]

I just came across your channel, I am not trained but self taught, lost my passion however after watching you, I have the passion has come back, thank you.

[@maar516]

this is hands down the best carrot cake i’ve ever had and my family absolutely devours it every single time

[@randytheracer3664]

Bro perfect timing I wanted to ask my crush out soon and this is her favorite kind of cake

[@AhparathYasharahla]

Good luck youngin'!

[@Chewy_Toast]

Happy Birthday, Joshua. Thank you for the “Moist” carrot cake recipe.

[@eleventree6668]

I tried this recipe this morning and everything went well-I reduced granulated sugar to 50g, no light brown sugar at all, and added the same amount of brown sugar. For the frosting, I didn’t use a lot powder sugar. In other words, I didn’t use the suggested amount of sugar! And everything tastes good! We don’t need that much sugar, when we can adjust the recipe...but I do like Josh’s videos

[@Drew_Snydermann]

Agreed. I reduced the sugar from 430g to 300g and it was still a sugar bomb. If it's still good at 100g I'm doing that next time.

[@samumapache]

I did this cake for a friend's birthday following the instructions and I only have to say Thank you, this is the best carrot cake that I have ever made, my friend was very happy and said is an awesome cake. So I have to say thank you.

[@ivyleister54]

My 10 year old son made this all by himself using this recipe! We love you!!!! I took a pic of him with it.

[@antoinettemiles5741]

Josh getting tired of the memes of his own making is hilarious. Let's just hope he doesn't get tired of calling himself Papa!

[@byaialele5916]

Small tweaks I'd make to the recipe: TIP 1: When making the batter, I didn't need to add any excess milk. The cake batter will be somewhat tight, but once you add the carrots and mix it up, the excess water will loosen it up perfectly. ( At least this was my experience, results may vary due to absorption rates as Joshua said ) TIP 2: I would do either 3/4 cup of walnuts/pecans OR 1/2 cup of walnuts/pecans INSTEAD OF original 1 cup of walnuts/pecans. Nutty flavour is slightly overpowering the carrots. If you like it like that though, do the entire 1 cup. If you want it they way I prefer ( more balanced), go for the 3/4 cup. If you want it more carrot-y, do the 1/2 cup. TIP 3: For the frosting, I'd do 1/4 cup of heavy cream INSTEAD OF original 3/4 cup of heavy cream. I tried 1/2 cup of heavy cream, and even that was too watery IMO. ( Sour cream texture I guess?) TIP 4: To make dark brown sugar, I added 1/2 light brown sugar and blitz it in the food processor to get it loose, then poured in 1/2 tbsp of molasses and blitz until evenly distributed. Another way is the same process but add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, don't need to blitz, then add 1/8th cup molasses, and then blitz. Boom! Dark brown sugar! TIP 5: If you're making this entire recipe into 1 large cake instead of 2, it'll have to go for at least 50 minutes for those doing it that way. By the time the cake is cooked through, the edges will be crispy though, so for the absolute best results, do what Joshua did in the video. TIP 6: If you're using salted butter for the caramel sauce, I'd do 1/2 a tsp instead of 1 tsp of kosher salt. Also, wait for the sauce to cool for the best result. Mine turned out great - great flavour and small punches of saltiness. The cake was very moist and delicious, frosting was great, and caramel was B-O-M-B. Good recipe

[@licerice8881]

fantastic tips, thank you!

[@vipu6821]

Related to tip5: If I want to make half of this cake, so just 1 layer but same size he does would it be as easy as just splitting all ingredients to half or would that mess it up?

[@nbabackcourtmedia]

Omg they actually gave me the noti for one of his videos, it feels like a special day

[@cherriblossom1319]

Just made two of these and is the best carrot cake I ever tasted!!!! Thank you!

[@kimberlymecham9193]

I have made this twice now. Not only is it my new favorite cake, I’ve converted several others, one who doesn’t like cake. . You sold me on the frosting. It doesn’t need it!

[@Mathewer]

Netflix: Are you still watching? Someone's daughter: 2:38

[@KBTX01]

Holy shit 😂

[@progamer1o5]

Genius

[@TheSlavChef]

My thoughts exactly.

[@torrenhamilton3332]

Perfect😂😂as soon as I saw that part I was wondering why he chose to do that

[@mosherudoff732]

1:32 Him silently saying "pa-pa" 😂

[@Laszlo429]

Store-bought carrot cake is so often awful I can't even stand it. Actually, almost all store-bought is terrible. Carrot cake from scratch always hits.

[@Lardo137]

The ONLY time I ever bought a cake from a store and didn't hate it outright was from Trader Joe's, and even they are 1/2 for the record. Cakes are just one of those specialized goods that really need to be bought at a professional bakery, not a grocery store. (As a side note, Paris Baguette cakes are pretty bad, too.)

[@kayakfishingcountry]

But then again, Josh IS the "bro-fessional" baker in charge here!

[@deepfry70]

store bought as in boxed or already prepaired?

[@loveforeignaccents]

@@Lardo137 Yeah, they had a good one... unfortunately I could only get one once since they don't carry them on the regular.

[@RelentlesslyBrave]

Agreed...homemade's ALWAYS better.

[@justinhill7454]

I know I can’t post pictures but my Wife made your carrot cake today for my birthday (and National Carrot Cake Day) and it is awesome. Thanks for all the videos man! My Wife and I look forward to them every week.

[@adriennedeschamps1]

Ok that parchment circle hack blew my mind and also I 100% agree that carrot cake is the most underrated cake. It is the perfect cake. THANK U

[@nyangret]

I’ve been waiting for this one

[@Titrecipes]

I'm not a big fan of carrot cakes but after seeing yours, I want to try it so bad!

[@howardwotton5632]

When josh inevitably gets bored, he should make a whiskey business and make scotch

[@SaucedUpFoods]

Bump lol

[@calvinmcneil9824]

It can only be called scotch if made in Scotland

[@howardwotton5632]

@@scottmalkinson9545 I agree, I drink scotch or Irish. Didn’t mean any offence though 👍

[@howardwotton5632]

@@calvinmcneil9824 he could move to Scotland then lmao or make any other whiskey/whisky

[@Roberto-oi7lm]

I made this cake yesterday. I didn't have any heavy cream so I used a dollop of sour cream in the icing. I also used regular dark raisins. It was great.

[@kitdeth]

made this for my mother in law today it was delicious

[@ljaynemorr]

It literally said “uploaded 1 minute ago” I’ve never been so early in my life

[@BlimpMcGee]

Me too, I was here when this had 1 view and 7 likes O_O

[@TheSlavChef]

that's what she said

[@wjsbruwer8206]

@@TheSlavChef i have seen 37 secons

[@TheSlavChef]

@@wjsbruwer8206 go to 2:39 ;)

[@savbeeing7376]

@@TheSlavChef ok wtf

[@alyson6040]

you keep making the same foods as me the day after , please stop i am terrified

[@JutaLovelace]

Great minds think alike

[@ezforsaken]

He is doing "Maalne | But Better"

[@abby_5664]

kitchen daddy ? lmaoo

[@jyotiradityasatpathy3546]

Cringe

[@ivylee42069]

Babish does this to me all the time xD it kinda does get a little creepy lol

[@Jackgloverrr]

Little bit of orange zest in the frosting goes a long way!

[@nooooodlesoup]

This is great advice! Thank you!

[@shahdmf1]

Thank you for the advice! I’ve tried it yesterday and it went AMAZING.

[@ShartsFired]

Can confirm. Is fantastic.

[@Toizia]

And the juice into the cake instead of adding the milk

[@LiberTea90]

I made this last week as a surprise for my wife and it did not last a day. Super easy, very delicious, will be made again for sure.

[@NatsukiHiromi]

My favorite cake is the carrot one and when I saw you were making one my mouth got watery

[@alexsteev9263]

You should try making the Brazilian carrot cake! It's very simple, and maybe you like making it!

[@edkennen9672]

less sass, more WHISKY BUSINESS. embrace your memes.

[@stinkmonger]

idk it wouldn't kill him to get rid of the "papa" thing

[@lilly_koii]

but the sass is a meme too

[@adityavyas7214]

Who never makes what he does, just watches for entertainment and imagines how good it is

[@lukasgoetsch9401]

Josh I just want to say thank you for making this cake. My dad past away over 5 years ago from cancer. He was an amazing baker and also loved cooking, unfortunately my love for cooking hadn't sparked yet so I just sort of took it for granted and didn't pay attention to what he was doing. One of my favorite things he baked was carrot cake. I wanna use this recipe as sort of a stepping stone to try and recreate what he used to make. I know I could probably use any old recipe, but I love watching you on here so I wanna use yours. Thanks again and I'll try to reach out to you to let you know how it goes. One thing I do remember about his is that he use a ton of carrots 😁

[@lexibullock2740]

I made this for Easter, and everyone loved it! Thank you for sharing the recipe!

[@Gravemindefiler]

Love carrot cake thou I'll omit from the nuts as I have allergies. Also tip I use in making a tiered rainbow carrot cake is to use rainbow carrots separated by color in separate 1 inch cake pans. Also as I dont like wasting the rounds I find crumbling them on the buttercream icing a good substitute for the nuts visually.

[@DJackson747]

You know whenever his girl shows up, whatever is on that plate is going off camera with her.

[@1014p]

I just want him to tell her no you cant take it. Just for the sad face. Just once at least.

[@CookAvecDan]

No matter how much I love cake I would never dessert you

[@praisephe]

Did I just get rickrolled or foodrolled

[@chukyuniqul]

What's the least favorite dessert of a snitch? Notella.

[@TheSlavChef]

dad strikes again.

[@fatandfurious4107]

@@praisephe both

[@somaika]

I guess you don't like onions either, because you would never make him cry

[@nv2015]

I made this and it turned out great! Would definitely recommend the carmal sauce, Pro tip If you've never made it before once you throw your ingredients into the sauce pan the sugar will eventually harden and you won't be able to whisk it anymore (without everything being caught in the whisk). So grab a rubber spatula and just make sure it doesn't burn. After this it'll eventually melt again and start browning like you want it to

[@cherrykissesxo94]

This was one of the best cakes I’ve ever had! My husband absolutely loved it. Thank you!

[@mandmatthews13]

Will you start a “But Healthier” segment? Please?

[@commentingaccount1383]

You could call it, "But Less Delicious"

[@silverhawk1045]

Just eat the carrots raw

[@katyoutnabout5943]

This guy is the king of picking a bowl that is too small, then later transferring to a bigger bowl

[@willowoodz]

"half a cup of dark brown sugar and half a cup of light brown sugar" and that's how i was made.

[@patrickdemenezes8025]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@ahmednassri6271]

an amazing blend tbf lucky u

[@lifepreviouslybalanced5743]

Ahahahaha you're so sweet. Get it? Cos its sugar? Ok I'll leave-

[@itwasmeguysxd3772]

Carrot cake is in my top 3 favorite cakes. 1 tres leches, 2 tiramisu, and 3 carrot cake Thanks for the recipe

[@AndrewCastellanoReal]

Made this yesterday, first cake I've made from scratch. Really dang tasty, can't stop eating it. Thanks for helping me on the journey of learning to cook.

[@jacobgoodman2977]

Me: now i know what to do with my carrots in the crisper Josh: "don't use those old carrots at the back of the crisper" Me: Dammit!

[@mallowdious7123]

"You were so preoccupied with whether or not you could, you didn't stop to think if you should."

[@melsyoutube]

i hope david seymour makes this and compares it to claire's carrot cake

[@stephenslej3]

It's the second time i am making it in a week because it turned out so tasty that my relatives and I wanted more. So moissttttt! Thanks Josh!

[@veroniquecloete6337]

I made this today and was not disappointed at all. This cake is delicious and the sauce oh my

[@CodeDeb]

Nothing like an upload in the middle of an historic inauguration

[@Nightwolf5151]

God I love Kate lol "oh it's so good, can I take this" lol

[@Connor-wc6jr]

1:53 "Say it, say it ya little cooking clown"

[@wasteofpotential1617]

thank you josh i made this cake and now my parents love me again

[@hankflitz7409]

Made this yesterday for my grandfather's 66th Birthday, and everyone loved it. Way to make a great Carrot Cake, Mad Dog Hot Sauce Guy

[@sandervndk8545]

1:15 at this point I thought he was going to make a paper plane

[@QueenofPB]

Can you please teach us how to make a perfect brioche bread or baklava? That would be awesome!

[@bestnarryever]

I know that the brioche recipe is further back in his channel cause I’ve made it before!

[@dimitririce280]

Nobody: 7 year old you when your parents told you there were carrots in carrot cake : :O

[@CrimsonStrider]

I was always afraid of carrot cake as a kid. I think I first tried it as a young adult and loved it.

[@birgitk6518]

This is literally the best carrot cake I have ever made!!!!! ❤️ this is the second recipe I am making from Joshuas videos and they came out just perfect.

[@mdngtnn17]

Love your videos, they’ve pushed me to try stuff I wasn’t sure I could do before but I had a question. Why did you cut the center out of the parchment paper?

[@useless1210]

My mom scolds me anytime I try making something that will inevitably dirty the kitchen...

[@ezforsaken]

Relevant username lol

[@edwnx0]

just clean the kitchen afterwards

[@CaptainVien]

1:53 HE SAID THE THING

[@lynnslosson5937]

I made this today! Have not tasted it yet, but the cakes look SO a good and moist! The batter tasted delicious, so I am optimistic that Josh has once again hit it out of the park! Thank you!

[@szabi_nagy]

I made this cake yesterday, turned out amazing. Thanks for the awesome recipe and video Josh!