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Carrot Cake Recipe
Sophia smith

Publix Carrot Cake Recipe

This Publix Carrot Cake recipe is a bakery-style delight, moist, spiced, and irresistibly rich. Made with grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and topped with the smoothest cream cheese frosting, this homemade version tastes just like the one you’d find at Publix.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups grated carrots (fresh, finely grated)
  • ½ cup pineapple (drained and crushed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting Ingredients (Optional but recommended)

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Notes

Required Kitchen Tools

When making carrot cake at home, the right tools make the process much easier and ensure perfect results. Here's what I personally use when baking this Publix-inspired carrot cake:
  1. Mixing Bowls: For combining dry and wet ingredients separately.
  2. Hand or Stand Mixer: Helps achieve a smooth batter and creamy frosting.
  3. 9-inch Round Cake Pans: To get that perfect bakery-style layer cake.
  4. Box Grater or Food Processor: For finely grating the carrots.
  5. Rubber Spatula: To scrape down the sides of the bowl and fold ingredients.
  6. Cooling Racks: Essential for letting cakes cool before frosting.
With these tools ready, baking becomes stress-free and enjoyable.