Carrot Ginger Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Carrot Ginger Layer Cake
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb carrots about 4 large, peeled, cut into 1/2 pieces; 1/4 Cup buttermilk; 2 cups sugar; 4 extra-large eggs; 3 tbls minced peeled fresh ginger; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp grated orange peel; 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour; 2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 cup dried currants; Shredded sweetened coconut

Servings: persons

1 lb carrots about 4 large, peeled, cut into 1/2 pieces
1/4 Cup buttermilk
2 cups sugar
4 extra-large eggs
3 tbls minced peeled fresh ginger
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp grated orange peel
3 cups unbleached all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup dried currants
Shredded sweetened coconut

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["Place 1 lb carrots in heavy medium saucepan. Add enough water to cover. Simmer until carrots are very tender and all water evaporates, about 35 minutes.", "", "Position reack in center of oven and preheat to 350. Grease and flour three 9"" cake pans. Transfer carrot pieces to processor. Add buttermilk; puree until smooth. Pour into bowl. Beat in sugar, eggs and fresh ginger. Mix in oil, vanilla and peel. Sift in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger and salt. Stir until just combined. Add currants.", "", "Divide batter among prepared pans. Bake until tester inserted into center of each cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Invert cakes onto racks and cool completely.", "", "Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread top with 1 cup frosting . Top with second layer and spread 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining layer. Spread top and sides with remaining frosting, swirling decoratively. Garnish with grated carrots and coconut, if desired. Chill until frosting sets, about 1 hour."]

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb carrots about 4 large, peeled, cut into 1/2 pieces, 1/4 Cup buttermilk, 2 cups sugar, 4 extra-large eggs, and more.

Yes, Carrot Ginger Layer Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Carrot Ginger Layer Cake

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