Who doesn't love all things sweet treat-related? But hey, who has time to spend all day sweating over a hot oven? Not me ...

Get out your box grater and decide which of these tasty carrot cake variations you'll make first. ... Get the Recipe. Carrot and Orange Cake with Sour Cream Glaze. Antonis Achilleos.

2. Add the sugar gradually, beating constantly. Add the vanilla and pecans.3. When the cake is cool, place 1 cake layer on a cake plate or stand.

Carrot cake Total time: 2 hours, plus cooling and chilling times Servings: 9 to 12 Note: Adapted from a recipe by pastry chef Kimberly Valdez of SW Steakhouse at Wynn in Las Vegas.

Top carrot cake with shaved carrots, if desired. Advertisement Chef’s Note: To get shaved carrots to stay extra-curly, soak them in ice water for at least 30 minutes.

1 8 ounce package of cream cheese, room temperature; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups powdered sugar ...

1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder. 1 teaspoon baking soda. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/8 teaspoon each: nutmeg, ground cloves. 3 large eggs. 1 1/4 cups sugar. 1 cup vegetable oil ...