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This moist, delicious, super easy carrot cake is made in the food processor. The best part? It takes 5 minutes, from start to the oven!
This moist, delicious, easy carrot cake wasn't exactly what I'd planned for today, but sometimes you just have to go with the flow.
There are times when the best-laid plans go to the dogs. I've been working on a delicious one-bowl, super easy cake that everyone's gone crazy over. After tweaking and testing 5 times, it was perfect. All I needed was pictures, so I got up early this morning to make the wonderful cake for a photo shoot. I could hardly wait to share it with you today. Despite being 24˚F here in the North Carolina mountains, I jumped out of bed, put the easy cake together and popped it in the oven. Halfway into the baking time, the lights went out. No power. No oven. No cake.
But as I sat shivering in the cold house (24˚F outside) and my cake sat half baked in the oven, I was reminded of another amazingly easy cake that's gotten buried in the Café archives. I decided to pull it out and make it myself (as soon as we have power again!). It's one of our favorite cakes ever and is so darn easy that it's almost ridiculous. I thought you might enjoy this Easy Carrot Cake as much as we do.
Cake in a food processor?
Yes! You might find it hard to believe but this easy carrot cake is made in the food processor. If you're like me, you'll be shocked at how quickly you can throw a cake together with this little kitchen workhorse and how delicious this recipe will turn out. The cake has a sweet, crisp crust and tender, moist crumb.
Although I've used my food processor for all kinds of kitchen tasks, I thought it would be fun to explore some new ways of putting it to work, so I started doing a little online research. I was quite intrigued with some of the recipes I found for making cakes in a food processor. Cake, really? I had a hard time believing a cake whirled up in just a few minutes would be as good as a traditional cake made with a stand mixer.
As I did a bit of research on food processor cakes, I came upon a somewhat strange recipe, simply called Consumer Reports Carrot Cake. The article explained that, quite a while back when Consumer Reports did a review on food processors, they included this cake recipe in the article. I probably would have passed right by it, except for a comment written by a reader: "'This is always the cake my six grandsons request for their birthdays".
Anytime I hear a proclamation like that, my curiosity is quite peaked, as I'm pretty certain it's going to be a great recipe! So I made it. And then made it again, and again, and again. And at least two more times. I made bundt cakes, layer cakes, cupcakes and loaf cakes, all with this same recipe.
It's so easy and, oh my goodness, so moist and delicious! If I have all of my ingredients out and measured (mise en place), I can honestly have this Easy Carrot Cake whipped up and ready for the oven in less than five minutes. Seriously! So pull out that food processor and see if you're not amazed when you take the first bite of this easy carrot cake!
Café Tips for making this Easy Carrot Cake
- This Easy Carrot Cake is wonderful on its own, or just with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, but I'm also including the recipe for a Buttermilk Glaze, which is stirred together and then reduced a bit in the microwave. After the cake has cooled slightly the glaze is brushed on, leaving a shiny, sweet layer of deliciousness as it dries.
- I love this Nordic Ware Bundt pan. I used to have trouble with my cakes sticking to the pan, but with this one, the cakes just slide out like a dream!
- That being said, I always use baking spray when making a bundt cake. Baking spray differs from cooking spray in that in addition to shortening, it also has some flour in it. This combination keeps baked goods from sticking. I spray the pan generously with baking spray then rub the spray into all the little grooves with a paper towel. Then I lightly spray the whole pan one more time with the baking spray.
- If your food processor is less than 12 cup capacity, I would make it up to step 3 (below) where the dry ingredients are added, then transfer to a bowl and stir in the flour by hand.
- This Easy Carrot Cake freezes well. Just let it cool completely, then freeze for one hour, unwrapped. Once it's frozen fairly solid you can wrap it tightly with foil or plastic wrap without smushing the cake. Unwrap and thaw before serving.
- If you're in the market for a food processor or need a gift for your favorite cook, this is a wonderful, super versatile food processor. I've had mine for about 6 months now and it's been a little workhorse in my kitchen. It's simple but really heavy-duty (like they used to make them) and has lots of power.
P.S. Another wonderful, easy cake you may not have seen is this French Grandmother's Lemon Yogurt Cake. It has a funny name and a wonderful history. You can put this one together in one bowl and have it on the table in less than an hour!
French Grandmother's Lemon Yogurt Cake
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Easy Carrot Cake with Buttermilk Glaze
Ingredients
- For the cake:
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup mild-flavored vegetable oil, such as sunflower oil or canola oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and roughly chopped if large, I like to use the baby carrots which are already peeled but any type of carrots is fine.
- ¾ cup pecans
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- For the buttermilk glaze:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
For the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Spray a 10-inch tube pan or Bundt pan* with baking spray.
- Add the eggs, oil and sugar to the bowl of a food processor. Process for 1 minute until smooth.
- Slowly add carrots and pecans through the tube. When they appear to be fully grated, remove the lid and add flour, coconut, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, cloves and giner. Replace lid and pulse four times, just until dry ingredients are mixed. It's okay if there is a little flour still on the surface and at the edges. Just mix a little by hand until flour disappears.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan/s and place in oven. Immediately reduce temperature to 375˚F. Bake until cake is firm when lightly touched in the center and a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean, a total of 45-50 minutes.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes then invert onto cooling rack. Brush with glaze and allow to cool completely before moving or cutting.
For the glaze:
- Make glaze after the cake is finished baking. Place all ingredients in a large (be sure it's large, as the mixture will bubble up) microwave-safe bowl. Cook for 1 minute on high, then stir well. Return to microwave and cook another 2-4 minutes until glaze is beginning to thicken. Check frequently after two minutes as each microwave is different. Brush hot glaze on the cake with a pastry brush. Try to cover all of the surfaces of the cake. Allow the cake to cool completely.
Notes
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I plan on making this for my friends birthday. It looks delicious!
Please send printable label...Thank you
Sure, AJ!
Your recipe turned out perfectly, but I put it in small, individual bundt pans and plan to use them for gifts. They are in the freezer now. I took one out and let it thaw before putting the glaze on. Wonderful! Please send the printable labels. Thanks.
Thanks, Marygene! Sending them your way!
Sounds delic- can the cake be baked in a 9×13 pan
Hi Ellen, yes, that will work!
Hello, can I leave this cake on the counter? For how long? Or should it go in the fridge & if so, for how long please? What about freezing? Can I? How? And for how long please? Thanks in advance & appreciate the recipe.
Hi, this cake is fine on the counter overnight but I would refrigerate or freeze it if it's going to be any longer. It freezes well!
I the middle of making the cake. My food processor is an old 8 cup Model. The size isn't so much an issue, but I am wondering about the sequence of instructions. If I mix the sugar, oil and eggs first, I have to take the blade out to geate the carrots. Then I have to put the blade back in to mix it all. I didn't think I would be able to get the blade on all the way, so I grated the cartots first and took them out.I forgot to add the pecans when grating the carrots, so I chopped them pretty fine. Not sure if they should be fine like ground nuts or still in chunks. I grew up with a dedicated nut gtinder, so grinding nuts in a food processor is always strange to me.
Will let you know how it worked out.
Hi Inge, I'm sorry if this was confusing. The beauty of this recipe is that you don't have to grate the carrots or chop the pecans. If you follow the directions as they are written, the carrots are roughly chopped, then simply added through the feed tube, the processor does all the rest. You never have to use the grating disc.
It's amazing how simple this recipe is. Pretty much just throw everything in, in the order listed.
Hope you enjoy the cake!
We love this recipe. Thanks for sharing it. I've made it a bunch of times & it is always delicious. It is my most requested recipe. Only problem I'm having is that 9 out of 10 times the cake sticks to the pan. And I mean badly. Whole chunks of it are left in the pan. I'm greasing, flouring, waiting 15 minutes. What am I doing wrong? Any tips on how to get this delicious cake out in 1 whole piece please? Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide.
I'm wondering if it might be your pan. I had to replace my pan a while back. It seems that sometimes the non-stick coating wears off.
That being said, if it's not the pan, I spray my pan with baking spray (the kind with the flour and shortening) then wiping it into all of the little crevices with a paper towel and then spray everything generously again.
Love your recipes, however My family and I decided to follow a Gluten-free diet. Do you think this will work with a gluten-free flour or an almond flour?
Hi Lana, I can't say for sure since I have not tried it and do not have experience with gluten-free flour. If you try it, please let us know, I'm sure other readers would appreciate it!
Question is the coconut sweetened coconut?
Either works, Peggy!
Love your site! Made this cake with a few changes. Used 2 eggs and one banana (didn’t have 4 eggs). Used half a cup oil and half a cup sour cream. Skipped both the coconut and pecans. It came out delicious and super moist. Thanks for the ash recipie
Thanks, Poonam! I appreciate you taking the time to share your results.
Another excellent recipe! Quick to put together, loved using the food processor. I made it for a church pot luck and Only had a small piece left to bring home. I loved the frosting but wonder if anyone has tried a traditional cream cheese frosting. My son "loves" carrot cake except when it doesn't have the traditional frosting, LOL. Any hints would be appreciated. Either way, I think I may try it next time.
Thanks so much, Viki. I haven't tried a cream cheese icing on this cake but I'm certain it would be delicious. I would just make your favorite recipe but make it thin enough to pour and then ice it using this technique: https://thecafesucrefarine.com/how-to-ice-a-bundt-cake/
Enjoy!
If not adding coconut, does one need to change the quantity of flour added??
Hi Ann, I haven't made this cake without the coconut so I don't want to say for sure. If I was trying it, I would keep the amount of flour the same.
Thank you for this recipe, I made the cake on Saturday and it was delicious.
You're welcome Susan, thanks for sharing your results!
Chris, I love your recipes and I love being able to do them quickly in my food processor! Plan to make this for Saturday night soup/salad dinner with friends. The only change I may make is to try cutting the oil back slightly and adding a small can of crushed pineapple. Will let you know if this works out.
Love your site! Either I cannot read or I am missing something. In the directions, you omit the ginger and cloves. Are they not supposed to be in the ingredients or do you add them with the rest of the dry ingredients? Thanks.
No, it's not you, Bart! It's my problem. Thanks for point that out. I have added those ingredients to the recipe.
Well, after I put in the eggs, oil and sugar into my 70’s food processor, it decided to kick the bucket! I decided to get out the Ninja Blender and see what would happen. The cake came out beautiful, though I haven’t tasted it yet, and I am sure that the nuts were processed too much- but better than wasting the ingredients.
One thing I think I will do next time (after I purchase a new food processor)- is watch the glaze more closely. I think that 3 minutes was too much and the glaze came out too thick-. Next time I will watch it after two minutes and use 15-30 second increments to check consistency. It looks and smells delicious, can’t wait to cut into it!!
That must have been like saying goodbye to an old friend! You were very resourceful though in using the Ninja! Good advice on the glaze as everyone's microwave is different. I will add that to the recipe.
FYI- the cake was delicious and super moist- the Ninja worked, but with my new food processor I will make it again the right way!
Yay for the Ninja to save the day! 🙂 Thanks for sharing your results, Sara!
This looks great. Unfortunately, my grandson has a life-threatening nut allergy, so I can't use the coconut or pecans. Do you think I can just leave them out;however, that's quite a lot of volume missing. Any suggestions? Hope you have a generator. We bought one after many ice storms in Wake Forest and Louisburg!
You mention lowerin the baking temperature when you put the cake in the oven, however, there is no mention of what the original temperature was?
The recipe says to reduce the oven to 375 when putting the cake in, but I don’t see what the original pre heat temperature is.
Fixed! Thanks!
Hi Chris
This looks delicious and very easy. I wonder if the sugar content can be reduced without spoiling the recipe?
Hi Erica, I haven't tried reducing the sugar in this recipe so I can't really advise. That being said, I often do reduce the sugar in cake recipes with good results.
This may be a silly question, but did you change to the grating disc to add your carrots? Or did you let the regular blade chop (not grate) the carrots? I understand mixing with the regular blade, but am confused about the grating. If I drop baby carrots in slowly, it "might" work.
Hi Kerri, you don't need to switch to the grating disk, the food processor will "chop" them up perfectly!
I always say nothing beats a bundt Chris! And this carrot cake looks incredible! I can tell by your photos how moist it is!
This cake looks fantastic. My son-in-law always asks for a carrot cake for his January birthday. I will be trying yours this year. I have a question about the kind of coconut used. Is it the sweetened or unsweetened type?
Great question Patti. Thanks for noticing that. I used sweetened and will add that to the recipe.
I just love a good carrot cake and especially one that can be made in a food processor! Hope you got your power back - it's cold outside! Pinned 🙂
How will a 9/13 inch baking dish affect time and temperature? Love your recipes and your ability to communicate in great detail. Thank you for the Joy you add to cooking!
Hi Peggy, I would check the cake after 30 minutes but my guess would be 35-40 minutes. Enjoy!
Looks good. Can I cut back on the sugar? My husband is hypoglycemic and I can use coconut sugar to a degree. Wondering if I could substitute applesauce for some of the oil and sugar?
Hi Cathy, I haven't tried cutting back on the sugar or substituting applesauce so I wouldn't want to advise. That being said, I know lots of people have success with that substitution. If you try it, please let us know your results. Enjoy!
Could I leave the coconut out of the recipe? I really love your recipes and have tried many of them. The beef stew is one of my favorites. Thanks so much.
Hi Christy, the coconut does lighten the cake a bit and help make it nice and moist but you could leave it out and it would still be delicious.
What a perfect Bundt cake! And my absolute favorite cake!! I must make this---it's got to be healthy with all those carrots and no cream cheese frosting, right??? Yup, I knew you'd agree 😉 Sold.
Haha! Love it, Liz!
YUM!! Never tried a cake or anything really in a food processor. Except of course slaw. HA!! I have always wanted to try pie crust but mine is old and doesn't have a dough cycle.
I think you'll love it Charlotte! And if your food processor isn't a large one, just half the recipe as the reader below suggested.
Could I halve this recipe for a small bundt pan?
Great idea Peggy, you definitely could do that!
Hi Chris,
Could I please confirm that the temperatures of preheating at 400 F and then 375 F are correct? They seem quite high for baking a cake and I was concerned that the outside would burn before the inside is cooked. My only bundt pan is a Lodge cast iron one, which has a tendency for dark crusts - should I lower the temperature to bake this cake? Thanks for the great idea of using bagged baby carrots!
Hi Benita, yes that is correct. But since your pan has a tendency toward dark crusts, I would start at 375 (for the heat boost to get things going) then reduce to 350 for the remainder of the baking time. Enjoy!
I know your giveaway is long over but I had to comment on how adorable your granddaughter is. The photos are amazing. Thanks for the recipe. I have a great carrot cake recipe but I might have to try that food processor one. I do love my KA mixer and have so many of the attachments (which I also love). I may have to try out the food processor once I get my new kitchen. 🙂
Thanks so much Terrie! You are very kind. Do try this recipe, it's pretty amazing and so... EASY!
Yikes!!!! I cringed at your precious little one so close to this appliance....it's so dangerous! Hope you unplugged it between steps...they can't be trusted to be so close! I even unplug mine when it's just me.... I hope you do, too....:)
Thanks for your concern Renee. Scott and I are always within inches of her during the shoot and she is a very good listener; follows instructions to a T! We don't let her get close, unless it's off or running slow.
Who won? Did I miss that post?
Hi Colleen, here is the post where it was announced: http://thecafesucrefarine.com/2015/04/asparagus-with-lemon-parsley-panko/
This is a very easy recipe! Thank you very much for sharing. My carrot cakes always tended to be dry and/or uncooked. I'm so thrilled to try this out, I'm going to buy a bunch of colored carrots at the Farmers Market right today and bake this cake. Until now I try to get better and better in bread baking since I could not find (and still can't where we actually live) the German/French style bread I was used to. Again thank you for sharing such an easy - peasy (as you tend to say here) recipe!. Wish you all of the best! Sandy
Following you on face book. Making carrot cake for Easter with your recipe, but will be doing the grating and mixing by hand.
Not sure what I would make with the food processor. I am sure if I win, I will find something. 🙂
The first thing I would make would be vegetable fritters which require way too much grating for one person to handle but a good food processor could do it with ease!
I think the first thing I would make is any kind of dessert!
The first thing I would make would be a cheesecake
Damn Chris this looks moist! LOVE IT!
I would use it to make a nut flour.
I'm inspired to try your beautiful carrot cake! It looks yummy. Your granddaughter is adorable, and such a good helper.
Coleslaw!
What fun! The first thing I'd make is that carrot cake. I love carrot cake but I've alwas read that you can't shred the carrots in the food processor for the average carrot cake recipe. I love what you've hoswn us here and I hcan hardly wait to try it!!
The second thing I'd make is pimento cheese!!
This cake looks absolutely lovely.....would love to try and make it.
Thank you for your beautiful blog.
I would love to make a triple layer chocolate zucchini cake for my husband. It's his favorite!
The first thing I would make is a beautiful carrot cake, hopefully as nice as yours.. We must have carrot cake for Easter and any other day! Delicious.
I'd make your carrot cake and pie crust. All of your recipes are wonderful, thanks!
Carrot cake is one of my favorite. Thanks for the giveaway. I already follow you on pinterest.
GReat birthday cake for an adorable little girl!
Trying to decide what I'd make - the first thing that came to my mind is my grandmother's German Carrot cake with hazelnuts and choclate ganach. Then again, I'd like to make almond flour....to try some gluten free recipes.
I have had my KitchenAid Mixer for years and it is wonderful! I expect the food processor would be great!
I don't know why, but the first thought that jumps into my mind is chopped liver. Or maybe pesto? Yes! Definitely the pesto!
I plan to make this next week for my book club meeting at my home. This looks soooo good. Love your little helper!
My BIL will be in town in a few weeks, so the first thing I'd probably end up making would be Chicken Croquettes for him. The plastic blade that comes with food processors is great for shredding the cooked chicken! If he's not here yet, I'd be playing with that new Exact Slice feature for sure!! 🙂
I definitely make some roast red pepper hummus
Beautiful cake! Looks delicious!
I also followed on pinterest, facebook and instagram
The first thing I would make would be a LEMON cake with Lemon Frosting - no box all from scratch.
I would make hummus!
Sounds delicious! Perfect for Easter dinner!
Quite similar to my "Best Carrot Cake Ever" family recipe, but the addition of coconut sounds fantastic, looking forward to trying this
I am also following you on facebook.
I would do this cake first thing if I win this kitchen aid food processor. Beautiful presentation
Ha! I just posted about making cakes in a food processor. I made mini bunts., but I must give your carrot cake a go. ATK and Jacques Pépin both are using the processor.
You have excellent help.
Love carrot cake and this one sounds different from other recipes. I have to try it for Easter company.
I try this amazing Carrot cake look fantastic!
chocolate chip cookies
The pictures are beautiful and it is so sweet to see your granddaughter helping you. I have a small Kitchen Aid Food Processor, so I have to do everything in batches. I would love a larger one to make some great summer soups. Maybe vichyssoise or gazpacho.
I would shred some carrots to make some carrot cake. Yum!
Adore poking around your place, thanks for sharing! Thanks for the opportunity, too, with this giveaway.
The first thing I'd make is a family cake recipe (a secret!) that was my father's favorite from my kitchen.
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I would make a carrot cake too! It looks so yummy!
I am so glad I found your blog! And I am definitely making this cake - with or without the KA food processor!!!!
Since I love carrot cake yours would be the first thing I would make, in honor of this really nice post. Your granddaughter is precious!
I think I would make my own hummus; that is something that you must have a machine to do i think.
Banana bundt cake
Chris, this is a great post from top to bottom! My KA mixer is a work horse too. I have two of them, one of which is red like your new processor. And how precious is Emmy? Kids give their fullest attention when working in the kitchen, and you so beautifully captured the moments. Terrific cake!
Apple pie -- my greatest nemeses is pie crust and slicing apples! Thanks for the great giveaway and awesome recipes!
pizza dough
Instagram! Why am i the only person with a problem here? I do follow you (as @margotcore) but it doesn't say "chrisscheueratthe_cafe" on your stream; it says @cafesucrefarine. However, there are no posts under that handle, no photos. And you don't have an instagram button on your site. so. I'm baffled.
Hi Margot,
So sorry you had trouble with this. I am chrisscheuer_at_the_cafe on instagram. I had and account thecafesucrefarine that I had started before I knew anything about instragram. I think that's where the confusion came in but I have deleted that account so, going forward, things should be fine.
I would make this carrot cake, love carrot cake
I would love a kitchenaid food processor, chopping by hand is a pain. I used another brand i borrowed did not like it.
just discovered your blog and can't wait to try this cake!
I would make a delicious drop biscuit dough
I'll make the cake that you mentioned using the food processor
Wow, so many possibilities of creations to make, I believe the first cake I would try out with this food processor would be banana nut bread. This carrot cake recipe is definitely on my list as well! I love that the product takes care of the batter and carrots, I have confidence that it will take care of the batter for banana nut bread, the bananas and the walnuts with no difficulty.
have the Bundt pan, could use the processor. I have saved the recipe.
Hi
Have you used the dicing kit, do it do a good job or is dicing with a knife a better choice.
Hi Jackie, I haven't had time to really play much with the dicing kit but will let you know when I do. I've read really good reviews on it.
Hi
I would use the dicing kit to make chicken soup.
Winning a food processor would be super.
I've never thought of making a cake in a food processor! This is fantastic!
Been thinking of making a carrot cake. Thanks for the recipe.
And you have a cute helper 🙂
The first thing I would make is the easy carrot cake with buttermilk glaze, Thank you for the opportunity to win!
This cake would probably be the first thing I make with a brand new food processor!!! It looks scrumptious!
The first thing I would make would be fruit fillings for cakes and donuts than I'd have to try your carrot Cake recipe
I would like to make a cake with the help of food processor.
i would definitely make the carrot cake.
i am definitely going to make this (EASY CARROT CAKE WITH BUTTERMILK GLAZE ) my whole family loves carrot cake but i never found the kind of home made recipe that i really like yet so im excited to try this one. I love that your granddaughter gets to make it with you, im sure my almost 6yo son will be so excited to make it with me. i think this cake will be perfect for his birthday cake next month.
Thank you so much for the chance!
I will be trying some of these recipes, and the Carrot cake is up near the top, but Chocolate cake is going to be first!!!
That cake looks like the perfect thing to try first in a brand-new KitchenAid food processor!
I'd make roasted almond butter!
This looks like the perfect dessert for Easter! Thank you for posting it.
All of you recipes look absolutely delicious! What a cute sous chef! Hoping to win the Kitchen Aid food processor! 😉
I have always wanted one of these! I cook and bake alot I would make hummus, salsa, you name it
The first thing I would make is bread followed closely by the carrot cake - yum!
I'd make banana nut cake with ground nuts.
This looks absolutely amazing! Can't wait to make it!
I think I'd try this carrot cake
I''d make salsa or pesto. Now I only have a 4 cup mini food processor.
What a dream machine! I could use all those features . I just bought a dehydrator and this would be a fantastic compliment to it. That cake looks amazing and delicious...makes me want to make it. Carrot cake would be the first because it is one of my favorites and I haven't made it in a while.
I can't wait to try your recipe. I love baking bundt cakes for my family, and I am sure they will love this.
Deinfitely cupcakes!
I’d love to win the food processor. The first thing I would make with it would be this enticing Carrot Cake!
I just made a carrot cake yesterday that took me so long chopping and cleaning up all the utensils I used, so having the KitchenAid Food Processor with the Exact Slice System & Dicing Kit sure sounds like it would be fast and easy with less clean-up. First thing I would make is your carrot cake recipe as it sounds moist, delicious, & easy, especially with your buttermilk glaze with maple syrup, which my buttermilk glaze didn't have. Thanks for the great recipe and the chance to win the KitchenAid Food Processor.
You have the cutest sous chef EVER!!! And she tidies up after herself??? Too sweet! And I love the idea of a carrot bundt cake---why have I never made one???? And that's exactly what I'd make if I won a gorgeous new food processor 🙂
Happy Easter if I don't get back before the holiday! xoxo
Loved your post, especially your charming little sous chef. Now I'm sitting here imagining a new food processor and carrot cake ~wouldn't that be a lovely day!
I love the red, too! And your Fire encgine description! I could SO use this food processor. It makes my mouth water just thinking of the goodies Ii could whip up!
I hate grating carrots but love carrot cake. If I won I would make your cake , love you just drop in the carrots.
I'M FOLLOWING ON FACEBOOK.
THE FIRST THING IS YOUR CARROT CAKE. THEN ZUCCHINI BREAD.
If I won the Kitchen Aid I'd make a batch of home=made Maple Almond Butter...soooooo delish!
I wish we could have one of those wet rainy days here in LA! I do know the feeling of seeing a wonderful delivery like your Kitchenaid, and so great to know that you can whip up a lovely cake so easily in it! Your photos are wonderful and your granddaughter is just darling! Great post!
What a beautiful and luscious carrot cake, Chris! So perfect for the season. And your granddaughter is a BEAUTY! What a sweet little girl! Between her and your Kitchen Aid processor, I know you consider yourself blessed! (Stunning lead photo!)
I would make a carrot and raisin slaw
After seeing your beautiful carrot cake, I am inspired to give it a try!
The first thing I'd make is my favorite soup that requires so much chopping/dicing.
BTW the instagram link in the app took me to a page that says, "Page Not Found." I looked around on this blog post, but didn't see another Instagram link. Could you fix it? Thank you. 🙂
And your little helper is absolutely gorgeous. I love how her hair bow matches the KitchenAid.
Thanks Annette, I did put the correct instagram address in. The raflecopter wouldn't allow me to use a link so I just put my instagram user name in. Thanks for pointing this out!
I would make an authentic hummus dip to go with all the snacks at home to serve!
You've got the most precious helper ever! They make the best ones too! I've always wanted a food processor, and I'd love to win one. 🙂
I would make sugar cookies or blueberry bread
Love your site. The cake looks so yummy.
I would try you carrot bundt cake!
Looking forward to making this cake. Thanks!
You have not created a recipe that I have made and NOT loved! I will make this cake for this weekend
My last food processor was a Kitchen Aid and I enjoyed using it. I would like to try the carrot cake in the processor, but most often use it to make tapenade.
I follow you on FB
Love the post, the give-a-way, the recipe, your little bakery helper, & the Carrot Cake recipe! That would be the first thing I would make if I won the food processor. Love it! Thank you for the give-a-way!
Your little helper is ADORABLE Chris! And she managed to stay clean and adorable through out! My daughter would have been covered in flour by the time she got round to adding the oil - somehow she used to be a flour magnet when she was younger! 🙂
You adapted carrot cake sounds and looks heavenly - I wish I could get me a slice - and seeing it has the reputation it does, I might have to make it first - if I won that AH-MAZING food processor! Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway and have a wonderful weekend!
I think I'll have to make this cake! Especially since I have my own little helper to push those buttons for me!
I would make a veggie cake (carrot cake plus other veggies).
Carrot cake is my favorite so I look forward to trying this one. And would love, love, LOVE a full size food processor. I only have a mini one. It's great but limiting. Thanks so much!!
What a beautiful cake, Chris! I have a someone similar photo to your first one coming up in my next post - LOL. Your granddaughter is just adorable and I love the shots her her helping you make the cake. Her birthday cake is gorgeous! What a beautiful food processor! My 20+ year old food processor is one it's last legs and the bowl is so broken I need to hold it down to get it to work. so I'm definitely in the market for a new one! Thanks to you and KitchenAid for the opportunity!
It'll definitely put a smile on his face!
I agree Vicki. Someone at KitchenAid was doing their homework!
I'm intrigued with this cake made in the food processor. I think that would be the first thing I'd try. I've always wanted a food processor and have hinted about one as a gift, but nothing so far. Maybe the guys in brown will hear my wish. Thanks for the chances to win!
I followed on instagram!
I followed on Facebook!
I would make a cauliflower pizza crust! It's really good!
Yum. Definitely going to give this one a try. And I love your cute little helper.
I "like" your Facebook page as well as Kitchen Aids, Follow you on Pinterest, been a subscriber to your blog for sometime.
Looking forward to trying stage Carrot Cske with Buttermilk Glaze recipe SOON
Thanks so much Kathleen!
I've never owned a food processor and keep thinking it would be SUCH a time savor. I would have to go with the white one if I was lucky enough to win! Hummus would be the first thing I would make, it TOTALLY didn't work in my blender.
This is a second attempt to leave a comment - sorry! Your granddaughter is gorgeous! What fun to have a little helper. The cake looks amazing and the giveaway is fantastic! I would probably make hummus if I was to win such a grand prize!
You got through Tricia! Hummus would be a breeze in it.
Thank you for the easy recipe and for the chance to win the Kitchenaid processor.
Thank you Shirley!
I am a subscriber to your site and enjoy it very much.
I always felt that making carrot cakes were too time consuming but using a food processor will really cut down on the time involved. What a great idea! Thanks for sharing the recipe. It's a great way to give young cooks a chance to help in the kitchen. Your adorable granddaughter looked as if she really was enjoying the experience.
Hi Chris,
I love your photography and your granddaughter is adorable. I'm going to try this today but have a question.
I make carrot cake a lot and usually shred my carrots in the food processor separately. When you are putting the carrots thru the chute are they being chopped up by the main blade or have you put in the shredding disk? Thanks so much_can't wait to try the glaze versus the usual cream cheese frosting 🙂
I had no idea you could make cake in a food process, what a new world of possibility! I love carrot cake and this one looks scrumptious!
It really is Laura, amazingly moist and very little labor. Thanks for stopping by!
I would make a blueberry coffee cake first.
Your granddaughter has stolen the whole show, Chris. She is so so so adorable. And I love her birthday cake too.
Thanks Angie, she's a master at stealing the show!
What a darling littler helper. If I win, I'd make the carrot cake with buttermilk glaze. It would be only fitting. Thanks for the chance to win!
I love my Kitchen Aid hand mixer and Kitchen Aid stand mixer, so I KNOW I will love the food processor as well.
That's a sweet little helper there! The cake sounds delicious and easy too! (especially with that gorgeous food processor!) My food processor is an old one I got at a thrift shop. It would be so exciting to have a brand new shiny one! I think I'd try making some almond butter first, and then maybe I'd just have to try this yummy cake! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by the Café Betty!
Kitchen Aid has excellent products. I'd love to use a new food processor. I was looking for a delicious easy dessert for Easter. Your recipes always fit the bill.
Thanks Kyle, yes they do. And we work them hard, day and night!
I have an old Cuisinart that has a broken switch so I have to turn it off and on at the power point. I think it's time I looked into one of these. 🙂
What an easy cake and if she can make such a wonderful cake, surely mine would look nearly as good? 🙂 What an adorable assistant you have.
She is Maureen, and she's thrilled any time we let her help. I wish you could see all of her excitement in person, it's adorable.
I am fortunate to have the Nordic Ware Mini Bunt Pan 6 cakes. I hadn't thought of using it for carrot cake which I absolutely love. Sometimes I substitute zucchini and add coconut and a little nutmeg along with the cinnamon. Cake making will be a dream with a new Kitchen Aid to ease the process. I love your blog thank you.
I would love to win!! I am hosting a lot of parties this year so this would definitely come in handy. I think the first thing I would make using that would be a cheese cake tart! Yumm!! By the way I am going to try that recipe of yours!! It looks so delicious 🙂 xoxo
Chris my face just might explode smiling at all the adorableness (is that a word) in those photos. I can't wait to get Ollie up on the bench helping me bake. He's pretty good at wiping the kitchen cupboards so I'm sure he'd be good at the clean as you go too. I will be making this cake in the very near future. I have a purple carrot sitting in the fridge and I think that might add a little something special. Yum!
Ooh Claire, purple carrots sound like fun! Yes, let's see that guy!!
I would love to win the black food processor, since I don't own one. I guess the first thing I would try would be this carrot cake. I love carrot cake and ask for it for my birthday, it truely is my favorite. I would also love to have the processor to help with canning and cutting veggies for stirfry meals. I also watched a video of making pie crust with a processor, I would love to try this. I have followed you on pinterest and facebook and also have an email subscription. I also followed KitchenAid on facebook. Unlike you, I don't have a beautiful granddaughter to help me; so I guess I really need a food processor. By the way, all of your recipes look awesome and I will definately be trying them. Thanks
That little Emmy is just the cutest thing! I know you have the best time with her. By the way, thanks for the carrot cake recipe (and the Nordic Ware Bundt Cake rec. I desperately need a new one.) I have to take snacks for Sunday School this week, and I'm sure they will love this.
Donna, it's a hands down winner!
I love carrot cake and can't wait to make this one! Thanks for the recipe! !
Kris, aqua definitely is the color for your little Emmy...she sure is a cutie. Love the way you have presented the beautiful cake. We love carrot cake, but I rarely make it as I always manage to grate my knuckles in the in the process of doing the carrots! I would love to win a black KA processor.
Have a great weekend.
Marigene, been there, (the knuckles) done that! It seems that, no matter what color Emmy's in, she steals the show!
Thanks for the recipe Chris, it's definitely going on my list of "recipes to try" . I was very excited when I came across you website because I love baking and always looking for dinner inspiration ideas, and the added bonus that you are a Christian! I get excited when I see your emails come through, love your website and your husband's photos are inspiring. My husband bought me a kitchenaid stand mixer for my birthday last year so I can definitely identify with your excitement when you saw THAT box. I have entered the competition but not sure if I am eligible for it as I live in Australia. God bless.
Aww....what a sweet little kitchen helper you had to assist you with your baking demo, Chris! Just. Precious. Loving Scott's photography here. Such a beautiful carrot cake!
Thanks Stacy! We love to try new "looks" all the time, it keeps us fresh!
I would definitely make the Carrot Cake (my fave!) and use it for making salads and other nutritious meals. I hope to win a food processor because mine is in desperate need of replacing and the black model would go with my other appliances!
Your granddaughter is beautiful! And look at that smile when it starts to turn! I used to have a food processor many years ago, but not now. So I would love this, I hope I win!
Thanks Ginny, she thought she was "all that" during the shoot. So sweet!
Hi Chris, I would love to make this cake. It looks delicious but sadly I don't have a food processor. The red one would match my KitchenAid stand mixer though. Also, your helper is so adorable! Thanks for sharing!
This cake looks wonderful. Could pecans be substituted for the coconut? My son is allergic to it.
I am already a subscriber.
Karen, the recipe would be fine without the coconut.
Love carrot cake. I'll definitely give this recipe a try.
I love to make your Sticky Apple Pecan cake with that KitchenAid Food Processor.
My food processor is about 10 years old, its time for a new one!!!!!! The first thing I would make is this carrot cake, it sounds yummy!!!!!
What a beautiful helper to make your fabulous cake. Cooking with kids is just the best thing ever! Love KitchenAid in my kitchen, too 🙂
Thanks for the opportunity to win such an awesome appliance!!!
Hey Chris,
The cake looks awesome. However your granddaughter stole the show. Love her so much.
Hey Rhonda! She really steals hearts, doesn't she?
I'm following you on instagram
Sarah, now you're really going to find out the inside scoop on what we're up to!
will be trying this cake - sounds delicious! Following on FB and pinterest
Great! And welcome Christina!
I've subscribed to your mailing list.
Super, Sarah!
I would use it to chop up pecans for my banana cake.
If Emmy were in your kitchen, she'd be snitching pecans, she loves nuts!
I would make nut butters for my upcoming Whole30 diet.
It's perfect for making them Sarah!
Yummy!!! I might just have to make this carrot cake since it is easy enough for a little girl to do. So cute!!
I would love to win since I have never had a real good one. Thanks for the chance to win.
I am a subscriber already.
Thanks Charlotte! All the best to you in the giveaway!
Fantabulous giveaway, but as a fellow food blogger I can't take my eyes off that carrot cake!!
Thanks Sue! It is as delicious as it looks!
Hi Chris,
Your little Granddaughter is soo adorable.. I would definitely love a new food processor, since mine is ancient, 22 years old. and is on its last legs.. LOL.
I was looking for the chocolate cake made with a food processor perhaps I just overlooked it. I would appreciate a link please. Thank you. Enjoy new new Kitchen Aid processor...
Dorothy
If old food processors could only talk, right Dorothy?
Looks sooooo beautiful!
Hi Angie! It's the best!
Love your blog and recipe. I have a folder in my recipe file devoted to all your recipes I copy and paste.
Judy, thank you so much for your encouragement!
The cake looks wonderful and your helper could not be more adorable!
Thanks Kelly, she's captured both of our hearts!
The first thing I would make is some potato pancakes, and this would help in the process of making them so much. No more doing it by hand in getting the potatoes chopped up.
That's a lot of work, isn't it Nicole?
Looks amazing, as all your recipes do!
Thanks Candy!
I love carrot cake! I love food processors! I love Kitchen Aid!! What's not to love here?
Really
Oh Chris...these pictures are so precious...your little helper is so cute...
I cannot believe that the whole cake was done in the food processor...except the baking part...
Awesome! Thanks for this simple and easy carrot cake recipe.
Hope you are enjoying your week 🙂
Juliana, Scott and I were shocked too at the simplicity of it, and you can see Emmy had no problem being the sous chef!
Would love to make my banana bundt cake with the food processor.
That sounds delicious Susan!
Adorable helper. Gorgeous cake...and food processor too.
Thanks for stopping by Kinga!
What a cutie pie in the kitchen! I'd definitely be trying this cake. It looks wonderful!
Thanks Mary!
I would like to make my own peanut butter - without all the additives.
It's amazing for things like that Rita!
I was just saying the other day that I needed a new food processor! What a neat one you have!
fingers crossed...and thanks for much for the chance to win it!
and...that carrot cake looks wonderful...and the sweet one...aw...what a cutie!
The processor works like a dream Betsy, it's amazing how they continue to make improvements on them.
I love her in turquoise..
You are so lucky to have such a cute helper in the kitcehn.
And she looks impeccable.
I have a mini KA food processor..I will give someone else my chance:)
I do love the look of both cakes ..
PSST vegetable oii..I thought I was the typo queen.
I always have crushed pineapple in my carrot cake..makes it so moist..but this one looks really moist!
Maple syrup in the buttermilk glaze sounds good..
I bet you were ecstatic when the box came..you and I get excited by that.
Thanks for your extra set of eyes Monique! The pineapple sounds really good!
WOW! I'd love to win that food processor and am definitely going to try that cake! I already follow you on PInterest!
You'll love it Betty, it's so moist.
Such a beautiful cake. and the sweetest cook's helper. I could so use a new food processor. I think I own the first one ever produced. It belonged to my mother and I know it goes back to 1960. I think it's time to update.
You must have taken great care of it Susan!
I couldn't figure out how to comment so I replied.... sigh....
The first thing I would try making is vegan cheese! Then something requiring LOTS of chopping - what a cool new blade! As a vegan, I do a lot of chopping, LOL!
What an adorable sous chef you have! I'm so jealous; at this point, it doesn't look like either of my children will have their own....
You two have a great site and seem very happy! I loved the post about herbs and how your hubby came up with the drip system! I live in Vegas and I totally know what you mean! Our summer days can reach 118' ... uggghhh!!
Have a fantastic day!!!
Roxie