Go Back
+ servings
Slice of Copycat Cracker Barrel Carrot Cake topped with cream cheese frosting and chopped nuts.

Cracker Barrel Carrot Cake

No ratings yet
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Enjoy a moist, homemade copycat Cracker Barrel carrot cake with creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfectly spiced and deliciously sweet!

Ingredients 

Cracker Barrel Carrot Cake Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup carrots, finely grated carrots, about 2 medium carrots
  • 1/2 cup pineapple, crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped pecans, optional
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut, optional

Cracker Barrel Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C). Grease and line a 6-inch round cake pan (or mini loaf pans) with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Slowly fold in eggs, oil, vanilla extract, grated carrots, and crushed pineapple. If desired, add chopped pecans and shredded coconut. Mix until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, filling it about 3/4 full. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  • Place the pan into the air fryer and bake at 320°F (160°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, continuing to beat until fluffy.
  • Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Garnish with extra chopped pecans or coconut, if desired.

Equipment

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 5gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 322mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 2gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 3026IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg