A Maple Take On A Great Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: A Maple Take On A Great Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 3/4 cups Olive Oil; 1/2 cups White Sugar; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar; 1/2 cups Maple Sugar; 2 cups Flour; 1-1/2 teaspoon Allspice; 2 Tablespoons Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 4 whole Eggs; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 3-1/2 cups Shredded Carrots ( 8-10 Medium Carrots); 3 Tablespoons Dark Rum; _____; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1-1/2 package 8oz Cream Cheese; 1/2 cups Heavy Cream; 1 package 4oz Chevre; 1/2 cups Grade B Pure Maple Syrup

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
3/4 cups Olive Oil
1/2 cups White Sugar
1/2 cups Brown Sugar
1/2 cups Maple Sugar
2 cups Flour
1-1/2 teaspoon Allspice
2 Tablespoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
4 whole Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
3-1/2 cups Shredded Carrots ( 8-10 Medium Carrots)
3 Tablespoons Dark Rum
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FOR THE FROSTING:
1-1/2 package 8oz Cream Cheese
1/2 cups Heavy Cream
1 package 4oz Chevre
1/2 cups Grade B Pure Maple Syrup

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease (with olive oil) and flour two 9"" round cake pans and set aside.", "For the cake: Combine olive oil and sugars in a bowl. In a separate bowl combine all remaining dry ingredients. In a third bowl beat eggs, then add vanilla. Measure out 3 1/2 cups of carrots and set aside.", "Mix sugar mixture until it resembles a coarse wet sand. Generally, I like to mix ingredients by hand. It lets me indulge in the goodies I make without feeling too much guilt. I worked for it right?", "Add half the dry ingredients to the sugar olive oil mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined. Continue to add dry ingredients alternating with the egg mixture until it's all combined.", "Add carrots and rum. Stir until combined. If you like nuts or raisins in your carrot cake this would be the time to add them. Distribute the batter evenly between cake pans. Let the batter rest for at least 15 minutes.", "Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cake is done when a toothpick or knife inserted into the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting.", "Maple Cream Cheese Frosting", "Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix by hand or using an electric mixer until frosting holds shape. Frost cake once cake is completely cooled.", "Enjoy!"]

1365

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CAKE:, 3/4 cups Olive Oil, 1/2 cups White Sugar, 1/2 cups Brown Sugar, and more.

Yes, A Maple Take On A Great Carrot Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

A Maple Take On A Great Carrot Cake

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