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Easter Carrot Cake Featuring Peeps Marshmallows

Apr 17, 2014 · 43 Comments

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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.

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Easter Carrot Cake

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  • 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

  1. Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
  2. Using the shredding blade of a food processor shred the carrots and set aside.
  3. Using a food processor combine the sugars, oil, milk, vanilla and the eggs. Stir in the carrots, raisins, chocolate chips and the flour.
  4. Prepare two 8 inch baking pans with butter and flour and pour the batter evenly into the pans.
  5. Bake 20 – 25 minutes or until the toothpick test comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool before gently removing from the pan.

For the Frosting:

  1. In a small frying pan gently brown the coconut.
  2. In a medium bowl, using and electric hand mixer, blend the cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and salt until creamy.
  3. Place one cake on a cake plate or stand and frost the middle, top with the remaining cake and frost the entire cake.
  4. Place the toasted coconut around the sides of the cake.

Notes

**Adapted from: The Lucky Santangelo Cookbook.

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Comments

  1. Sandee says

    17/04/2014 at 3:40 pm

    Delicious. I only had one piece. I love a good carrot cake. Yummy.

    Have a fabulous day. Big hugs. ♥♥♥

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  2. Ale says

    17/04/2014 at 3:49 pm

    So delicious!!!!!

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  3. Angie Schneider says

    17/04/2014 at 4:03 pm

    Catherine, your carrot cake looks fantastic!

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  4. Gloria Baker says

    17/04/2014 at 4:14 pm

    I love carrot cake and this look amazing Catherine!!! Happy Easter!!! To you and Tammy!!
    xoxoxoxo

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  5. Mary Frances McNellis says

    17/04/2014 at 4:32 pm

    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!

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  6. David says

    17/04/2014 at 5:32 pm

    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

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  7. Beauty Follower says

    17/04/2014 at 5:39 pm

    Wonderful cake!

    Happy Easter 🙂

    http://beautyfollower.blogspot.gr

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  8. cooking with curls says

    17/04/2014 at 7:12 pm

    Oh Catherine, your cake looks amazing! I love the addition of chocolate chips, they make everything better. 🙂 Have a wonderful Easter!

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  9. Dottie says

    17/04/2014 at 7:20 pm

    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 🙂

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  10. Winnie says

    17/04/2014 at 9:24 pm

    It’s a gorgeous cake!!
    And carrot cake is one of my family’s favorite cake 🙂

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  11. Guru Uru says

    17/04/2014 at 9:39 pm

    Delicious looking carrot cake, it looks absolutely adorable and oh so addictive 😀

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  12. Annalisa B says

    17/04/2014 at 10:17 pm

    E’ una torta deliziosa e molto adatta alla Santa Pasqua!! L’aspetto è molto goloso!!!
    Ti auguro una buonissima Pasqua Catherine!!
    Annalisa

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  13. claudia lamascolo says

    17/04/2014 at 10:27 pm

    Happy Easter to you and yours! This is a gorgeous cake!

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  14. Rachel Kathy G @ onlinesisterhood says

    17/04/2014 at 11:24 pm

    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!

    Reply
  15. Nee says

    18/04/2014 at 12:59 am

    Hi Katherine , what a stunning cake , it just says grab a hunk . Have a blessed and Happy Easter from my family to yours 🙂

    Reply
  16. Laurence G. says

    18/04/2014 at 1:19 am

    The use of chocolate chips in a carrot cake is very original. And the look is lovely!

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  17. Medeja says

    18/04/2014 at 1:22 am

    This cake looks so good inside and outside! Happy Easter! 🙂

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  18. Juliana says

    18/04/2014 at 1:30 am

    This carrot cake looks so cute with the peeps on it…perfect for the Holiday.
    Happy Easter Catherine 😀

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  19. Cathleen says

    18/04/2014 at 2:38 am

    This cake is gorgeous!! I was looking for an Easter recipe!

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  20. Chiara Giglio says

    18/04/2014 at 4:52 am

    what a delicious cake ! I wish a Happy Easter to you and your family Catherine, a warm hug…

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  21. Elzbieta Hester says

    18/04/2014 at 4:57 am

    The cake looks so fluffy but meaty…together with that creamy frosting on top. Mhhh..Happy Easter! 🙂 [email protected]

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  22. manu says

    18/04/2014 at 6:21 am

    What a beautiful cake!
    Happt Easter

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  23. Te de Ternura says

    18/04/2014 at 9:34 am

    Un PASTELITO de PASCUA.. super delicioso!!!
    A disfrutarlo amiga :)))
    Conxita

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  24. Elisa Ciarlantini says

    18/04/2014 at 10:06 am

    I love carrot cake! Happy Easter Catherine 😀

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  25. Barbara says

    18/04/2014 at 3:21 pm

    Your carrot cake looks scrumptious, Catherine! I love Peeps…fun to see them wallowing in the cream cheese frosting!
    Happy Easter!

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  26. Chatty Crone says

    18/04/2014 at 3:34 pm

    That cake was stunning. Just gorgeous! Well I sincerely hope you have a blessed Easter.

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  27. Arianna Marangonzin says

    18/04/2014 at 5:39 pm

    Meravigliosa TORTA!
    Tanti AUGURI DI UNA SERENA PASQUA!
    Wonderful CAKE! BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY EASTER!

    Reply
  28. Ritchil Shafer says

    18/04/2014 at 11:11 pm

    This carrot cake looks wonderful! Pinned!

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  29. MonuTeena RecipesPassion says

    19/04/2014 at 5:17 am

    wow catherine no words for your carrot cake.. it looks just wonderful happppy easter dear 🙂 i want a slice.. presentation looks magnificent 🙂

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  30. Nina says

    19/04/2014 at 6:29 am

    Happy Easter Catherine!

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  31. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    19/04/2014 at 7:13 am

    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. 🙂

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  32. Hovkonditorn says

    19/04/2014 at 7:30 am

    This looks so delicious! Happy Easter!

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  33. Rattlebridge Farm says

    19/04/2014 at 2:04 pm

    Catherine, your cake looks divine. Love the addition of chocolate chips. Thank you for participating in Foodie Friday! Have a joyful weekend and holiday

    Reply
  34. Silvia Brisigotti says

    19/04/2014 at 4:49 pm

    A perfect delicious cake!!
    Happy Easter and kisses!!

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  35. Rebecca Subbiah says

    19/04/2014 at 8:51 pm

    great cake and love that you decorated it with peeps have a lovely Easter

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  36. ~~louise~~ says

    20/04/2014 at 1:41 am

    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…

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  37. Liz Berg says

    20/04/2014 at 2:47 am

    My absolute favorite cake!!! And so, so perfect for Easter! Wishing you and Tammy a blessed holiday! xoxo

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  38. Hazel - Chicken in a Cherry Sauce says

    20/04/2014 at 11:03 am

    Lots of lovely Easter ingredients… this cake looks gorgeous especially with the peeps on top!

    Reply
  39. Carol Z says

    21/04/2014 at 12:42 am

    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.

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  40. Miz Helen says

    21/04/2014 at 4:05 pm

    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

    Reply
  41. Diane Balch says

    22/04/2014 at 12:37 am

    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.

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  42. Debra Oliver says

    24/04/2014 at 4:21 am

    oh this looks fabulous! the toasted coconut makes it all the yummier!!

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  43. Miz Helen says

    28/04/2014 at 3:23 pm

    Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and enjoy your new Red Plate!
    Miz Helen

    Reply

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