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For those of you who gave horrible review, sorry, but maybe it's the cook?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-01-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldButterfly"},"reviewBody":"I loved this carrot cake. I will make again. I crushed the pecans too small, next time I will use large bite sizes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-06-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KristineChayes576"},"reviewBody":"
I made this Carrot Cake early this morning, frosted it when it cooled, brought it to my son and his friend\u2019s house this afternoon, and the family loved it! I used 8 Tbs. butter, 8 oz. cream cheese, and 3-1\/2 cups Confectioner\u2019s sugar for the frosting. I didn\u2019t add any nuts to the cake. All in all, a tasty, moist cake and creamy frosting - Perfect all around!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-04-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleSushi"},"reviewBody":"Sounds great! I do have a question.... Can I leave out the coconut?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-04-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBandAid"},"reviewBody":"I didn't change a thing...I give every recipe one chance before changing! This is the most luscious, moist, chewy cake I have ever made and I'm 70 years young! EVERYONE has a fit over this. It is the perfect make-ahead because it is better the next day. (But you have to hide it or it will never see the next day!)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-02-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleClover"},"reviewBody":"I don't know where this recipe originated but it was the same one my mother got from my grandmother....I use applesauce instead of the oil.....my grandmother also made a syrup of orange juice and other ingredients to pour over the warm cake....before it cooled then frosted it.....wonderful.....","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-11-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePopsicle"},"reviewBody":"My first time ever making any sort of carrot cake-it was absolutely delicious. My dads favorite cake, and I made it for his birthday. Needless to say, it passed the pops taste test :) would definitely recommend to make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BethanyVeith"},"reviewBody":"This is the moistest, most decadent carrot cake I've ever made or experienced! I baked the cake for 50 minutes. For the frosting, I used an 8oz package of Cream Cheese, a stick of butter, a teaspoon of vanilla, and four cups of Confectioner's Sugar.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueAnchor"},"reviewBody":"I reduced the sweetness by using unsweetened shredded coconut. The cake came out perfect.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-07-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCocktail"},"reviewBody":"I just harvested some carrots in the garden when I decided to make this. I had to make some substitutions because I didn't have all the ingredients in the house. I used two Jumbo eggs instead of three normal sized eggs. One crushed peeled apple (used food processor) instead of pineapple. No vanilla. No nuts. I grated the carrots but then pluses them in the processor with dry goods cause I didn't think it was chopped enough.As far as the frosting: I had half a package of cream cheese and some confession sugarTaste was good. Could have used more carrots and vanilla.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-01-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueSailboat"},"reviewBody":"I thought I had everything when I started to make this carrot cake. I didn't have any coconut, so I put in a cup of raisins, instead. The cake was extremely moist and my family enjoyed it. I will make it again and make sure that next time have coconut. I also only used 2 cups of powdered sugar in the frosting and 3 tablespoons of butter. The frosting was sweet enough without the extra cup of sugar.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-04-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedTooth"},"reviewBody":"Delicious and moist cake! I added lemon zest and TB of lemon juice to frosting.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueSailboat"},"reviewBody":"This was fantastic!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-10-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveSubmarine"},"reviewBody":"I love this cake and usually I don't even eat carrot cake! The pineapple and coconut don't overpower the carrots but lend a nice sweetness and moistness. I've made it several times- I think it is best if you use petite baby carrots (shredded) rather than big carrots. The petite babies are more tender and sweet.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-02-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveCoathanger"},"reviewBody":"Very delicious- easy to follow instructions and yummy ??","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueCorn"},"reviewBody":"I've been making this recipe for a few years now and I get so many requests, as well as, purchases. Sometimes I replace pineapple with applesauce, if I don't have any.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-06-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBucket"},"reviewBody":"Excellent cake. Very moist and tasty. I used muffin cups and reduced the oil to 1 cup. It came out delicious","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPopcorn"},"reviewBody":"moist delicious cake, reduced the amount of sugar and oil and comes out great! my family and guest loved this easy to make cake. I usually make mini loafs for gift baskets during the holidays, my friends love it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-04-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveGrapes"},"reviewBody":"Wonderful cake!! Thanks Joanna, I wanted to do cupcakes too, now I will. Family member is allergic to nuts, now I can make her some w\/out nuts.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBlowdryer"},"reviewBody":"Wonderful recipe. Halved the coconut and added raisins. Also used coconut oil. It was a huge hit. I made mine in a bundt pan. 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