Happy Easter my Chickadees!!!
I have presented you with an Easter cake that will bring a smile to the toughest bunny in your bunch as you sit at the table and enjoy. Make memories that last through the years; remember good memories are the priceless gift you give each other. Be kind and be generous and fill your heart as you fill the hearts of others.
Thank you to the Peeps Marshmallow Company for helping to make my Easter holiday delightfully sweet!
**I was given these products for review. I was not financially compensated for this post. All opinions expressed are my own.
Easter Carrot Cake
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup corn oil
- 1 tbs. vanilla
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 3 1/2 cups shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup raisins - chopped
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips - chopped
- 1/4 cup milk
Frosting:
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 4 tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut - toasted
- Peeps Marshmallow Candy for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
- Using the shredding blade of a food processor shred the carrots and set aside.
- Using a food processor combine the sugars, oil, milk, vanilla and the eggs. Stir in the carrots, raisins, chocolate chips and the flour.
- Prepare two 8 inch baking pans with butter and flour and pour the batter evenly into the pans.
- Bake 20 – 25 minutes or until the toothpick test comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool before gently removing from the pan.
For the Frosting:
- In a small frying pan gently brown the coconut.
- In a medium bowl, using and electric hand mixer, blend the cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and salt until creamy.
- Place one cake on a cake plate or stand and frost the middle, top with the remaining cake and frost the entire cake.
- Place the toasted coconut around the sides of the cake.
Notes
**Adapted from: The Lucky Santangelo Cookbook.
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Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
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Sandee says
Delicious. I only had one piece. I love a good carrot cake. Yummy.
Have a fabulous day. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Ale says
So delicious!!!!!
Angie Schneider says
Catherine, your carrot cake looks fantastic!
Gloria Baker says
I love carrot cake and this look amazing Catherine!!! Happy Easter!!! To you and Tammy!!
xoxoxoxo
Mary Frances McNellis says
I like the new background! And I really like this cake - the peeps are so cute! What a great way to use seasonal candy in a gorgeous dessert, Catherine!
David says
Catherine, That is a beautiful moist looking carrot cake with terrific frosting! As for the Peeps...we'd let the kids have them. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Beauty Follower says
Wonderful cake!
Happy Easter 🙂
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cooking with curls says
Oh Catherine, your cake looks amazing! I love the addition of chocolate chips, they make everything better. 🙂 Have a wonderful Easter!
Dottie says
Hi Catherine, what a lovely and delicious cake. I like the coconut, raisins, and the peeps. A perfect carrot cake for Easter time. Great recipe as well. I wish that you and your family have a Blessed and Happy Easter. Thanks you for sharing this spectacular recipe...Dottie 🙂
Winnie says
It's a gorgeous cake!!
And carrot cake is one of my family's favorite cake 🙂
Guru Uru says
Delicious looking carrot cake, it looks absolutely adorable and oh so addictive 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Annalisa B says
E' una torta deliziosa e molto adatta alla Santa Pasqua!! L'aspetto è molto goloso!!!
Ti auguro una buonissima Pasqua Catherine!!
Annalisa
claudia lamascolo says
Happy Easter to you and yours! This is a gorgeous cake!
Rachel Kathy G @ onlinesisterhood says
This is just the sweetest little cake! It looks yummy---I love the addition of chocolate chips, mmmm. Hope you girls have a great holiday weekend!
Nee says
Hi Katherine , what a stunning cake , it just says grab a hunk . Have a blessed and Happy Easter from my family to yours 🙂
Laurence G. says
The use of chocolate chips in a carrot cake is very original. And the look is lovely!
Medeja says
This cake looks so good inside and outside! Happy Easter! 🙂
Juliana says
This carrot cake looks so cute with the peeps on it...perfect for the Holiday.
Happy Easter Catherine 😀
Cathleen says
This cake is gorgeous!! I was looking for an Easter recipe!
Chiara Giglio says
what a delicious cake ! I wish a Happy Easter to you and your family Catherine, a warm hug...
Elzbieta Hester says
The cake looks so fluffy but meaty...together with that creamy frosting on top. Mhhh..Happy Easter! 🙂 ela@GrayApron
manu says
What a beautiful cake!
Happt Easter
Te de Ternura says
Un PASTELITO de PASCUA.. super delicioso!!!
A disfrutarlo amiga :)))
Conxita
Elisa Ciarlantini says
I love carrot cake! Happy Easter Catherine 😀
Barbara says
Your carrot cake looks scrumptious, Catherine! I love Peeps...fun to see them wallowing in the cream cheese frosting!
Happy Easter!
Chatty Crone says
That cake was stunning. Just gorgeous! Well I sincerely hope you have a blessed Easter.
Arianna Marangonzin says
Meravigliosa TORTA!
Tanti AUGURI DI UNA SERENA PASQUA!
Wonderful CAKE! BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY EASTER!
Ritchil Shafer says
This carrot cake looks wonderful! Pinned!
MonuTeena RecipesPassion says
wow catherine no words for your carrot cake.. it looks just wonderful happppy easter dear 🙂 i want a slice.. presentation looks magnificent 🙂
Nina says
Happy Easter Catherine!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I love peeps but we can't get them here. I'm going to try this cake anyway. I think it will be delicioius, even peepless. 🙂
Hovkonditorn says
This looks so delicious! Happy Easter!
Rattlebridge Farm says
Catherine, your cake looks divine. Love the addition of chocolate chips. Thank you for participating in Foodie Friday! Have a joyful weekend and holiday
Silvia Brisigotti says
A perfect delicious cake!!
Happy Easter and kisses!!
Rebecca Subbiah says
great cake and love that you decorated it with peeps have a lovely Easter
~~louise~~ says
Gorgeous Carrot Cake Catherine! I so love Carrot Cake! I've never even thought to put chips in it what a GREAT idea! Marion would of course want the peeps, lol...she's quite happy knowing she's getting a chocolate bunny though. I better not show her your cake though, lol...Thank you so much for sharing, Catherine.
Sending hugs and Joyous wishes your way for a Blessed and memorable Easter, Catherine...
Liz Berg says
My absolute favorite cake!!! And so, so perfect for Easter! Wishing you and Tammy a blessed holiday! xoxo
Hazel - Chicken in a Cherry Sauce says
Lots of lovely Easter ingredients... this cake looks gorgeous especially with the peeps on top!
Carol Z says
Peeps fan here couldn't be happier with your cake choice. I love carrot cakes, but adding the Peeps makes it my favorite. Hope you had a blessed Easter. So glad spring has come our way.
Miz Helen says
What a great Easter Cake, this looks delicious! Hope you had a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Have a good week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Diane Balch says
Such a beautiful cake and I love the addition of chocolate chips and the peeps on top. Thanks for sharing this on foodie friday. Pinning.
Debra Oliver says
oh this looks fabulous! the toasted coconut makes it all the yummier!!
Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and enjoy your new Red Plate!
Miz Helen