Chef John'S Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Cake:; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 cups white sugar; 4 large eggs; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup coconut oil; 2 cups finely grated carrots, or more to taste; 1 (8 ounce) can finely crushed pineapple, drained; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (optional); 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional); For the Frosting:; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, or to taste; 3 cups confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Servings: persons

For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups white sugar
4 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup coconut oil
2 cups finely grated carrots, or more to taste
1 (8 ounce) can finely crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (optional)
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Frosting:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, or to taste
3 cups confectioners' sugar, or to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Place flour in a bowl. Add salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Sprinkle in ground ginger and cinnamon. Whisk thoroughly until combined. Set aside.
3
Add sugar to a separate bowl. Whisk in eggs until mixture is smooth and pale yellow, 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Heat butter and coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat until just melted but not too hot. Whisk into the bowl with the eggs and sugar until well combined. Add carrots, crushed pineapple, pecans, and walnuts. Stir well.
5
Stir flour mixture into the carrot mixture until no dry spots remain. Pour batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Tap the pan against your counter to let any big air bubbles rise to the surface.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting, at least 40 minutes.
7
Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar to form a smooth frosting. Spread evenly over the cooled cake. Chill completely before slicing.

2401

kcal

Calories

121

Fat

321

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: For the Cake:, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S 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.

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