Orange-Carrot Cake With Classic Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Orange-Carrot Cake With Classic Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups pecans, chopped; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons nutmeg; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened; 2 1/2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; 1/4 cup milk; Zest of 1 orange (1 tablespoon); 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups finely grated carrot (about 6 carrots)

Servings: persons

2 cups pecans, chopped
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons nutmeg
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
Zest of 1 orange (1 tablespoon)
1/4 cup orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups finely grated carrot (about 6 carrots)

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Spread chopped pecans on a sheet pan, and toast at 375u00b0 for 5 minutes; set aside to cool. Line 2 greased 9-inch round cake pans with wax paper, and set aside.
2
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Sift together flour and next 4 ingredients. Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed. Reduce speed to medium-low, and add eggs 1 at a time, blending well after each addition. Add milk and half of flour mixture; blend well. Add remaining flour mixture gradually for a smoother batter.
3
Stir in orange zest and juice, vanilla, grated carrot, and toasted nuts. Divide batter evenly into prepared cake pans, and bake at 375u00b0 for 40 minutes or until a knife inserted into center of cake comes out clean. (Layers may sink a bit in the middle.)
4
Let layers cool in pans 10 minutes; transfer to a cooling rack. Let cool completely. Top 1 layer with Cream Cheese Frosting; add second layer; frost top and sides of cake.
5
Store the finished cake in the refrigerator to keep the frosting from getting too soft.

1964

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

208

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups pecans, chopped, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Orange-Carrot Cake With Classic Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Orange-Carrot Cake With Classic Cream Cheese Frosting

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