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J Alexander's Restaurant Carrot Cake Recipe

J Alexander's Restaurant Carrot Cake Recipe

J Alexander's Restaurant Carrot Cake Recipe is a rich, moist dessert made with freshly grated carrots, warm spices, and a blend of nuts for added texture. Topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting, this classic carrot cake delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, recreating the restaurant's signature treat right at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup shredded coconut

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  • Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs and oil until well combined. Gradually add in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, chopped walnuts, and shredded coconut.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients: Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix; we want a tender cake.

Step 2: Bake the Cake

  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 3: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Beat the butter and cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

  • Once the cake is completely cooled, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting over the top.
  • Garnish with extra chopped walnuts or a sprinkle of shredded coconut if desired.
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