Spicy Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Spicy Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs carrots; 3 eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons shortening, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons dry ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 3 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs carrots
3 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons shortening, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons dry ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 with rack in middle position. Grease a pan with shortening.
2
Wash, peel, and grate carrots, set aside.
3
In a good-sized mixing bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, oil, shortening and vanilla till smooth.
4
Put flour on top of egg mixture, with leavening, salt and spices. Beat with a whip to combine.
5
Add grated carrots.
6
Pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake 30 minutes. The center of the cake may still be a little soft, but it will test done. Cool on a rack and frost.
7
For frosting: beat all ingredients till smooth.

1676

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

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: 1 1/2 lbs carrots, 3 eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2/3 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Carrot Cake

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