Celebrate the perfect fusion of classic comfort and indulgence with this Nestle Toll House Carrot Cake recipe. This moist and flavorful dessert elevates traditional carrot cake by adding delightful bursts of semi-sweet chocolate chips, making each bite truly irresistible. Packed with warm cinnamon spice, crunchy walnuts or pecans, and naturally sweet carrots, this cake is topped with a rich, velvety cream cheese frosting for the ultimate treat. With its easy-to-follow steps and prep time of just 25 minutes, itβs a show-stopping dessert perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion. Whether you're a carrot cake purist or a chocolate lover, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire!
Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper rounds.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In another large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and applesauce. Whisk together until smooth.
Add the eggs, one at a time, to the sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
Gently fold in the grated carrots, chopped walnuts or pecans, and Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and fluffy.
Add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
Decorate the cake with additional chopped nuts or chocolate chips, if desired. Slice and serve.
Calories |
9685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 540.1 g | 692% | |
| Saturated Fat | 185.6 g | 928% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1256 mg | 419% | |
| Sodium | 4368 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1176.4 g | 428% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.6 g | 149% | |
| Total Sugars | 892.5 g | ||
| Protein | 107.7 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 874 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 33.3 mg | 185% | |
| Potassium | 2735 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.