Carrot Cake With Ginger Cream-Cheese Icing Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake With Ginger Cream-Cheese Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into quarters; 1 cup applesauce; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 ½ cups granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 ½ cups vegetable oil; 8 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 20 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 6 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated

Servings: persons

8 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into quarters
1 cup applesauce
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
8 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
20 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
6 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated

1
For cake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Line the bottoms of 3 (9-inch) cake pans with parchment paper and spray with baking spray with flour; set aside.
3
Grate carrots in a food processor.
4
Add applesauce, stirring to combine; set aside.
5
In large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.
6
Add oil, eggs and vanilla extract; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
7
Fold in carrot mixture.
8
Divide batter evenly among pans.
9
Bake until wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
10
Let cool in pans for 20 minutes.
11
Remove layers from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
12
To prepare icing, in large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
13
Add butter, beating until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
14
Add confectioners' sugar, honey and ginger, beating until well combined, about 2 minutes.
15
Spread icing between layers and on top and sides of cake.

4084

kcal

Calories

205

Fat

536

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into quarters, 1 cup applesauce, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 ½ cups granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cake With Ginger Cream-Cheese Icing 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.

Carrot Cake With Ginger Cream-Cheese Icing

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