Spiced Orange Ginger Carrot Cake
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Spiced Orange Ginger Carrot Cake
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This stunning spiced Orange Ginger Carrot Cake is moist, tender, and delicious. Covered with cream cheese frosting. Have a slice!
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Ingredients
For Orange Ginger Carrot Cake
- 8 oz unsalted butter softened
- 14 oz granulated sugar
- 4 egg room temperature
- 9 oz all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 12 oz carrot peeled and grated
- 4 oz orange juice
- orange zest from 2 oranges
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
For Cream Cheese Frosting
- 16 oz unsalted butter softened
- 32 oz cream cheese softened
- 4-5 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Grease two 9'' cake pans.
- In a bowl sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
- Using the mixer on medium speed cream thesugar and Plugrá butter together for 5-6 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time until until completely mixed.
- Add the orange zest.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients.
- Add the orange.
- Finally add the carrots and walnuts. Mix until combined.
- Divide batter equally in 2 pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and cool in pans for 10 minutes. After that umold on cooling racks.
For Cream Cheese Frosting
- Place the cream cheese, Plugrá butter, and vanilla in a mixer and mix on medium speed until smooth and creamy. About 5 minutes.
- Slowly and in batches add the sugar until incorporated. Finally, add the vanilla.
Assembly
- Place 1 cake layer on a cake stand or serving plate. Spread 1 cup of frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.
- Decorate as you wish!
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
566kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
306mg
(13%)
Potassium
195mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
39g
(78%)
Vitamin A
3635IU
(73%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 566 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 566kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 3635IU | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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39 reviews
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