Gingered Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Gingered Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. flour; 2 t baking soda; 2 t cinnamon; 1 t baking powder; 1 t ginger; 1/2 t nutmeg; Salt; 4 eggs; 1 c butter, softened; 3/4 c. sugar; 3/4 c. light brown sugar; 8 oz. crushed pineapple; 1T vanilla; 3 1/2 c. carrots (about 1 lb.); 1 c. chopped walnuts; 3/4 c. raisins; 1/4 c. finely chopped crystallized ginger; Frosting; 6 oz. softened cream cheese; 3 T softened butter; 2 t vanilla; 2 1/4 c. confectioners sugar; Chopped crystallized ginger for garnish

Servings: persons

2 1/2 c. flour
2 t baking soda
2 t cinnamon
1 t baking powder
1 t ginger
1/2 t nutmeg
Salt
4 eggs
1 c butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. light brown sugar
8 oz. crushed pineapple
1T vanilla
3 1/2 c. carrots (about 1 lb.)
1 c. chopped walnuts
3/4 c. raisins
1/4 c. finely chopped crystallized ginger
Frosting
6 oz. softened cream cheese
3 T softened butter
2 t vanilla
2 1/4 c. confectioners sugar
Chopped crystallized ginger for garnish

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["Preheat oven to 350*. Butter & flour 2 9"" cake pans.", "On waxed paper, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, ginger, nutmeg, 1 t. salt.", "On medium speed, mix eggs, butter & sugars for 2 minutes. Beat in pineapple (with juice) and vanilla.", "On low, add flour and beat just until blended. Stir in carrots, walnuts, raisins and ginger. Spoon into pans.", "Bake for 32-35 minutes.", "Cool in pans for 15 min. With thin knife, loosen sides of cake & invert onto rack.", "Frosting: On low, mix cream cheese, butter & vanilla. On medium-hi, beat 2 min. until very fluffy. On low, add confectioners sugar and beat 2 min. or until smooth. Makes about 1 3/4 c.", "Frost tops of each layer.", "640 cal., 116 carbs"]

3572

kcal

Calories

175

Fat

448

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 c. flour, 2 t baking soda, 2 t cinnamon, 1 t baking powder, and more.

Yes, Gingered Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting 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.

Gingered Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

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