Reviewed: May 5, 2012

This cake was absolutely fantastic. I made it at Easter, with some cream cheese frosting, and it was a family hit. The only thing about the recipe that I had issues with was that baby food (at least locally) comes in 2.5 oz and 4 oz sizes, not 4.5 oz. Two 4oz jars worked perfectly.

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EHammerRN

Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2012

Excellent cake -- moist and flavorful. Have used this recipe as well as the more tradtional recipe (fresh grated carrots) for years. Some may say that the pureed carrot version has less flavor. Wrong! I really don't think freshly grated carrots add that much flavor especially by the time they are baked in a batter with spices and other ingredients -- which is what really makes a carrot cake. However, if you like to see the specks of carrot in your cake, go for it. But if you want a fantasticly moist and delicious carrot cake, go for this version. Trust me, no one will spit it out!

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SPRINCE

Home Town: Rhinebeck, New York, USA

Living In: Albany, New York, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2011

Have been making this cake for over 35 years. It's the one cake each of my family members ask for as their Birthday Cake. Before this, my mom use to make it for my birthday. Great flavor and texture.

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Trish

Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2011

Try this with cupcakes and cream cheese frosting. To die for!

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Joanne

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Macon, Georgia, USA

Living In: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2010

I have been making this cake for years, and everyone seems to love it. If you don't want to use the babyfood (yes, it can be expensive). Use two 14.5 oz cans of cooked carrots, drain and mash them. You get a little more texture and a little more carrot flavor.

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schmooiewho1

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2010

I have been making this for the last few years for my DH's b-day and it's the best carrot cake ever!

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Tami

Reviewed: May 5, 2010

I love this cake. I did change the amount of oil I put in it. Instead of 1 1/2 cups I put 3/4 cup oil and 3/4 cup applesauce. It was still super moist and cut out a lot of fat!!!!

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kacik

Reviewed: May 2, 2010

Made this for my husbands 60th Birthday last week...really moist and not overpowered with spicyness...just DELISH!!! Adding the baby carrots instead of chopping up fresh carrots saved a ton of time in the prep...would make this again. :)

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terryo

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2010

I've made this quite a few times and I absolutely love the recipe. Everyone I've ever served it to has loved it as well. One little issue is that I have never been able to find 4.5 oz. jars of baby food. Last time I bought two 3.5 oz. jars and one 2 oz. jar to equal the total 9 ounces, but that isn't a very economical way to go. Also, the bake time has always been way off for me. I usually end up baking it at least 55 minutes if not a full hour. Otherwise, it's fantastic.

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Average Jane

Reviewed: Mar. 15, 2010

This is the best cake ever. I made it last week for a family gathering. Used sweet potatoe baby food instead with the pineapple. People were literally eating the crumbs off the plate. Next time going to try squash baby food. A diffent keeper.

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