CARROT CAKE WITH GINGER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by markemilw
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat two 9-inch-round cake pans with cooking spray; line the bottoms with parchment paper. Spread the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Let cool, then finely chop. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and salt onto a large piece of parchment (or into a medium bowl). Beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar and vegetable oil in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Increase the speed to medium high and add the eggs, one at a time; beat until light and smooth, about 2 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low; add the applesauce, orange zest and vanilla and beat until just smooth. Gradually add the flour mixture and beat until just combined. Add the carrots and 3/4 cup walnuts and beat until just combined. Divide the batter between the prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool 10 minutes in the pans, then remove to the rack to cool completely; remove the parchment. (The cake layers can be made a day ahead; let cool completely, then wrap in plastic wrap.) Make the frosting: Peel the ginger and grate onto a piece of cheesecloth. Wrap in the cheesecloth and squeeze the juice into a small bowl (you should get about 1 tablespoon). Add the orange juice and vanilla to the bowl. Beat the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Beat in the juice mixture. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat until smooth, about 2 more minutes. Place 1 cake layer on a platter, rounded-side down. Spread with 1 cup frosting, then top with the second cake layer, rounded-side down. Cover the top and sides with the remaining frosting. Press the remaining walnuts into the sides of the cake. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
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Lalim Khan
[email protected]This is my favorite carrot cake recipe! It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Suraiya Jahan parisa
[email protected]I love this carrot cake recipe! The cake is always moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.
Jeff Knisley (Tinker)
[email protected]This carrot cake is delicious! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and tangy.
Sanyu Mayimuna
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves carrot cake.
Basmala Mahmoud
[email protected]This carrot cake is a classic for a reason! It's moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect touch. I love that this recipe uses ginger in the frosting, it adds a nice depth of flavor.
Jan Leigh
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind! The cake is incredibly moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
suhail seddiq
[email protected]This carrot cake is delicious! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and tangy. I love the addition of ginger to the frosting, it gives it a unique and delicious flavor.
Bartholomew Chisom
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.
M Mfarhan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves carrot cake.
Dawar Star
[email protected]This carrot cake is a classic for a reason! It's moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect touch. I love that this recipe uses ginger in the frosting, it adds a nice depth of flavor.
Rafie Sial
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind! The cake is incredibly moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
RDX GAMER YT
[email protected]This is my new favorite carrot cake recipe! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I love the addition of ginger to the frosting, it gives it a unique and delicious flavor.
Umair Shafiq Muhammad Shafiq
[email protected]I made this carrot cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Ezequiel Martinez Diaz
[email protected]This carrot cake is a delightful treat! The cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. The ginger cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement, adding a touch of sweetness and tang. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who