GOLD NUGGET CARROT CAKE

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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

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil
3 large eggs
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups shredded carrots
4 ounces white baking chocolate, finely chopped
3/4 cup chopped almonds
1/3 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
FROSTING:
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger

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.

Barbara Cline
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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
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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
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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
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This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Odai Metwaly
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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
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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
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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
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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
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cream cheese frosting was delicious.


Hamza Mohammed Sarhan Saif
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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
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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
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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
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This carrot cake is the perfect combination of moist and flavorful. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Kakagboseh Irene
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This cake was absolutely divine! The gold nuggets were the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Sahin YT
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing and the cake didn't turn out as expected.


Milly TV
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The cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the frosting was excellent.


Ishe demba
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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
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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
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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
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This carrot cake was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, and the gold nuggets added a fun and festive touch.