Gold Rush Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Gold Rush Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE; 1 1/2 cups oil; 1 2/3 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 2 cups flour; 1/3 cup Ghiradelli Ground Chocolate; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups shredded carrots (packed); 3/4 cup ground walnuts; FROSTING; 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened; 3 tablespoons half and half; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 4 oz sweet chocolate; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

CAKE
1 1/2 cups oil
1 2/3 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 cups flour
1/3 cup Ghiradelli Ground Chocolate
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded carrots (packed)
3/4 cup ground walnuts
FROSTING
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons half and half
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 oz sweet chocolate
2 tablespoons butter

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CAKE
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Mix oil with sugar, add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour with Ground Chocolate, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Mix in carrots and nuts. Grease bottom of 9 x 13 inch cake pan. Spread batter into pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 - 50 minutes. Cool 30 minutes. Spread Chocolate Frosting on warm cake. Sprinkle with additional chopped nuts, or grated chocolate, if desired.
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FROSTING
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In mix, blend sifted powdered sugar, cream cheese, half and half, vanilla and salt. In double boiler, melt chocolate with butter over 1-inch simmering water. Add to creamed mixture. Beat until smooth. Spread on Gold Rush Carrot Cake.

2558

kcal

Calories

154

Fat

275

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: CAKE, 1 1/2 cups oil, 1 2/3 cups sugar, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Gold Rush 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 Rush Carrot Cake

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