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The BEST Carrot Cake (Made with Baby Food)

This Carrot Cake is incredibly moist and delicious! Made with baby food for a tender texture, it’s perfect for any celebration.
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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 tsp Baking soda
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Vegetable or canola oil
  • 3 jars (4 oz) Carrot baby food
For the Frosting:
  • 1 package (8 oz) Cream cheese softened
  • 1 stick Butter softened
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar
  • Chopped pecans for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Electric mixer
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Step 4: In another bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Stir in the carrot baby food into the wet mixture.
  6. Step 6: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  7. Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  8. Step 8: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Step 9: Prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  10. Step 10: Frost the cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.

Notes

  • For a healthier option, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • Reduce sugar by 1 cup as the baby food adds sweetness.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.