GINGER CARROT CAKE
In the February 1995 issue of Better Homes and Gardens this recipe is proclaimed to be the BEST carrot cake ever!
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- CAKE:.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda; Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat eggs' stir in carrot, oil, dried fruit bits, and ginger.
- Stir egg mixture into flour mixture.
- Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the centers comes out clean.
- Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove from pans.
- Cool completely on wire racks.
- Orange-Cream Cheese Frosting:.
- In a large bowl combine, cream cheese, butter and orange juice or brandy.
- Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
- Gradully add 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, beating until mixed.
- Gradually beat in enough of the additional 2 3/4 cups sifter powdered sugar to make of spreading consistency.
- Stir in finely shredded orange peel.
- ASSEMBLE CAKE:.
- Fill and frost cake layers with frosting.
- If desired press toasted pecans onto the side of the cake.
- Cover loosely and store cake or any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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Mobarok Hasan
[email protected]This cake is dense and moist, with a delicious carrot flavor. The cream cheese frosting is rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the cake.
Jungha Kim
[email protected]Will definitely be making this cake again. It's a keeper!
Brihana Polica
[email protected]This cake is incredibly moist and flavorful. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Romundo Aguero
[email protected]Not a fan of the cream cheese frosting, but the cake itself is delicious.
Isah Bukar
[email protected]Great recipe! I made this cake for my family reunion and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.
Hannan Jan
[email protected]A bit too spicy for my taste, but overall a solid recipe.
Juan Garcia
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe. Cake turned out moist and flavorful.
zaw khaing
[email protected]This is not your average carrot cake! The ginger gives it a wonderful kick. I will definitely be making this again.
Blessing Salawe
[email protected]Loved the addition of fresh ginger, it really gave the cake a unique and delicious flavor. The cake was also very moist and fluffy.
Stacy Lawhorn
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Aisha Umufasha
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and the cake turned out incredibly moist, flavorful and had a beautiful texture. A big hit at my party!
Mehboob Jutt
[email protected]This carrot cake's moist and fluffy texture is elevated by the addition of fiery ginger. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement, adding a touch of sweetness and tang.