JERRICA'S CHAI-SPICED CARROT CAKE

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Categories     Cake     Tea     Fruit     Ginger     Nut     Vegetable     Dessert     Bake     Easter     Thanksgiving     Nutmeg

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 44

CAKE:
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil infused with chai tea
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons cardamom
2 teaspoon ginger
1 tablespoon freshly ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground cloves
1.5 cups golden raisins plumped in chai tea
5 oz chopped chai-spiced pecans (recipe follows)
1 (14 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained well
1 lb grated carrots
1 cup toasted coconut
5 oz raw chopped pecans to decorate sides of cake
GLAZE:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoon baking soda
.5 cup buttermilk
1 stick unsalted butter, cubed
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
4.5 cup powdered sugar
20 oz cream cheese (room temp)
1 stick unsalted butter (room temp)
2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoon lemon juice
pinch salt
CHAI-SPICED PECANS
5 oz chopped pecans
3 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
1 tablespoon cardamom
1 tablespoon ginger
.25 cup sugar

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 325*. Grease and line with parchment paper three 9" cake rounds. Line one cookie sheet with aluminum foil. CHAI-SPICED PECANS: In heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter. Add spices and cook until fragrant (1-2 min). Add sugar and heat until dissolved. Add pecans; mix until coated. Pour mixture onto tray lined with foil. Bake at 325* for about 7 minutes. Allow to cool while making cake. CAKE: Beat first three ingredients thoroughly. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each; add extracts and continue to beat for an additional 2 minutes. Combine next eight ingredients (flour, baking powder/soda, salt and spices) and sift into wet ingredients. Combine. Stir in remaining ingredients. BAKE until tester comes out clean- about 45 minutes. While cakes are baking, make glaze and frosting. MAKE GLAZE: Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Allow to boil, while stirring, until slightly darkened in color; about 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in vanilla extract. MAKE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add in sugar and pinch of salt and beat for 5 minutes. Add vanilla and lemon and beat an additional 5 minutes. POUR glaze atop cakes while still hot and in tins. Allow to cool completely in racks. TO ASSEMBLE CAKE, spread thin layer of cream cheese frosting on first layer. Place second layer and add a thin layer of frosting. Place third layer and frost entire cake. Finish with 5 oz raw, chopped pecans to cover sides.

Emmanuel Zeus
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake turned out dry and crumbly.


Emily vlogs and games
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Overall, I thought this carrot cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Kayondo Emmanuel
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, and the cake didn't turn out as well as I had hoped.


Manal Ben
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This cake was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.


Tc Hunt
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I was looking for a carrot cake recipe that was a little different, and this one definitely fit the bill. The chai spices were a great addition.


Kibeti James
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This carrot cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Sicario Solomon
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it. My kids even asked for seconds!


Sujal M Tmg
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I couldn't stop eating it!


Ifra Abbasi
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I love the unique flavor of this carrot cake. The chai spices add a depth of flavor that is unlike any other carrot cake I've had before.


Aman
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly.


Queen Lisa
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This carrot cake is the best I've ever had. The chai spices give it a warm and inviting flavor that is perfect for a cold winter day.


Tanveer Jan
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor and texture.


Irene Auma
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The chai spices were the perfect addition, and the cake was moist and flavorful.


Testimony Onyejekwe
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This carrot cake was a hit! The chai spices added a unique and delicious flavor that everyone loved.