Gold Nugget Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Gold Nugget Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup orange marmalade; 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 cups shredded carrots; 4 ounces white baking chocolate, finely chopped; 3/4 cup chopped almonds; 1/3 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger; 11 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons orange marmalade; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil
3 large eggs
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups shredded carrots
4 ounces white baking chocolate, finely chopped
3/4 cup chopped almonds
1/3 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger

1
Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; grease and flour the pans and paper. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in the carrots, chocolate, almonds and ginger. Transfer to prepared pans.
3
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.
4
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, marmalade and cinnamon; beat until smooth. Stir in ginger.
5
Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

1943

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

147

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups sugar, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil, 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup orange marmalade, and more.

Yes, Gold Nugget 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.

Gold Nugget Carrot Cake

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