Chai Spiced Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Chai Spiced Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese softened; 4 tablespoons butter softened; 2 tablespoons half and half; 3 cups confectioners sugar; 1/4 cup crystalized ginger; 2 cups carrots grated; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 4 eggs; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 2 1/2 cups unbleached flour; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon soda; 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cloves; 1 tablespoon cardamom; 1 tablespoon ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

8 ounces cream cheese softened
4 tablespoons butter softened
2 tablespoons half and half
3 cups confectioners sugar
1/4 cup crystalized ginger
2 cups carrots grated
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups unbleached flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon soda
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1 tablespoon cardamom
1 tablespoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Place cream cheese, butter and half and half in blender. Add confectioners sugar 1 cup at a time on speed 4 (puree) scraping down sides, if needed. Add crystallized ginger and pulse on speed 2 (chop) 6-7 times. Refrigerate 2 hours.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray.
3
Mix carrots, sugars, eggs and oil in bowl of KA Stand Mixer. Blend on setting 3 for 1 minute.
4
Combine dry ingredients in medium bowl. whisk to combine. Add to carrot mixture and mix on setting 3 for 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pan and bake 40-45 minutes until tester comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool before icing.
5
Ice cake and serve immediately. Can be made ahead and stored in refrigerator 6 hours.

2561

kcal

Calories

132

Fat

330

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces cream cheese softened, 4 tablespoons butter softened, 2 tablespoons half and half, 3 cups confectioners sugar, and more.

Yes, Chai Spiced 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.

Chai Spiced Carrot Cake

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