Cranberry-Carrot Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Cranberry-Carrot Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 1-1/4 cups canola oil; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cups shredded carrots; 1 cup dried cranberries; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest, optional; Sugared cranberries, optional

Servings: persons

4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/4 cups canola oil
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup dried cranberries
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon whole milk
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest, optional
Sugared cranberries, optional

1
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, brown sugar, oil and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and cloves; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in carrots and cranberries.
2
Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, milk, ginger and orange zest if desired.
4
Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. If desired, top with sugared cranberries.

2155

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

290

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: 4 large eggs, 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, 1-1/4 cups canola oil, 1 teaspoon grated orange zest, and more.

Yes, Cranberry-Carrot Layer 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.

Cranberry-Carrot Layer Cake

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