Old-fashioned and heavenly are words to describe this moist, spicy carrot cake. Be prepared; your company will want seconds! -Barbara Estabrook, Appleton, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; grease and flour the pans and paper. Set aside., In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in the carrots, chocolate, almonds and ginger. Transfer to prepared pans., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, marmalade and cinnamon; beat until smooth. Stir in ginger., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 32g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Barbara Cline
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the gold nuggets added a touch of elegance.
Rahul Biswas
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The cream cheese frosting was delicious and the gold nuggets added a nice touch of crunch.
SG STAR
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a delicious and festive dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
mohamed alkebsi
[email protected]This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Odai Metwaly
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge hit! The kids loved the gold nuggets and the cake was gone in no time.
Rayyan iskandar
[email protected]This carrot cake was absolutely delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again!
Noor Agha
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was amazing. I would definitely make this again, but I would add more moisture to the cake batter.
Momen Abdo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was rich and creamy.
Muhammad Awais Hattar
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cream cheese frosting was delicious.
Hamza Mohammed Sarhan Saif
[email protected]I've been making this carrot cake for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The gold nuggets are a fun and festive addition.
abhishek Kamat
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can always count on it for a delicious dessert.
Sindhi Law knowledge
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the gold nuggets added a touch of elegance.
Branden Padilla
[email protected]This carrot cake is the perfect combination of moist and flavorful. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Kakagboseh Irene
[email protected]This cake was absolutely divine! The gold nuggets were the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Sahin YT
[email protected]I found the recipe to be a bit confusing and the cake didn't turn out as expected.
Milly TV
[email protected]The cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the frosting was excellent.
Ishe demba
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious. The gold nuggets added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again!
Alone Toxic Larka
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was perfect. My family loved it!
SBA- X3
[email protected]I love carrot cake, and this one is easily the best I've ever had. The cake was perfectly moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this again!
mohamed selmouni
[email protected]This carrot cake was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, and the gold nuggets added a fun and festive touch.