CARROT CAKE WITH GINGER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 3h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 9-inch-round cake pans with cooking spray; line the bottoms with parchment paper. Spread the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Let cool, then finely chop.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and salt onto a large piece of parchment (or into a medium bowl). Beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar and vegetable oil in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Increase the speed to medium high and add the eggs, one at a time; beat until light and smooth, about 2 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low; add the applesauce, orange zest and vanilla and beat until just smooth. Gradually add the flour mixture and beat until just combined. Add the carrots and 3/4 cup walnuts and beat until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool 10 minutes in the pans, then remove to the rack to cool completely; remove the parchment. (The cake layers can be made a day ahead; let cool completely, then wrap in plastic wrap.)
- Make the frosting: Peel the ginger and grate onto a piece of cheesecloth. Wrap in the cheesecloth and squeeze the juice into a small bowl (you should get about 1 tablespoon). Add the orange juice and vanilla to the bowl. Beat the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Beat in the juice mixture. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat until smooth, about 2 more minutes.
- Place 1 cake layer on a platter, rounded-side down. Spread with 1 cup frosting, then top with the second cake layer, rounded-side down. Cover the top and sides with the remaining frosting. Press the remaining walnuts into the sides of the cake. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
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Diwan Chand
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. The cake was dry and the frosting was bland. I wouldn't make it again.
Mbabazi Miriam
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! The cake was burnt and the frosting was curdled. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this cake again.
Georgia Fox Hatfield
[email protected]This cake was just okay. The cake was a bit dry and the frosting was too sweet. I wouldn't make it again.
Faheem Baloch
[email protected]The cake was dry and the frosting was grainy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this cake again.
TOPFIR RAKIB
[email protected]This carrot cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. The frosting was also a bit too thick and heavy. Overall, it was an okay cake, but I wouldn't make it again.
Aaditya Yadav
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I loved the addition of ginger, which gave the cake a unique and delicious flavor.
MR: NESAR
[email protected]This carrot cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the moist cake and the creamy frosting. The ginger added a nice touch of flavor.
Sd Faruk
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. The ginger added a nice touch of spice. I would definitely make this cake again.
balluck roopesh
[email protected]This carrot cake is the best I've ever had! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is light and fluffy. The ginger adds a nice touch of spice, and the carrots give the cake a beautiful color. I will definitely be making this recipe again a
Sumon Hawolader
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of carrot cake. But I'm so glad I did! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. The ginger added a nice touch of warmth and spice. I will definitely be
Sizan Rhman
[email protected]This carrot cake was a huge hit at my Easter brunch! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. The ginger added a nice touch of spice, and the carrots gave the cake a beautiful color. I will definitely be making this re
Twist Magic
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and creamy. I loved the addition of ginger, which gave the cake a unique and delicious flavor.
mapa bolea
[email protected]This carrot cake was everything I hoped it would be and more! The cake was moist and flavorful, with a perfectly balanced sweetness. The frosting was light and fluffy, with just the right amount of ginger spice. It was a hit with my family and friend
Zanele Mcina
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cake was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. The ginger added a nice touch of warmth and spice. I can't wait to make it again!
Khan Ismail
[email protected]I made this carrot cake for a potluck dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the moist and flavorful cake, and the frosting was a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Damien O'Connell
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party! The kids loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the frosting, and the adults appreciated the subtle hint of ginger. It was a great way to celebrate her special day.
comment Youssef
[email protected]I've tried many carrot cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The ginger cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the moist and flavorful cake. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
DONNA OWENS-MALDONADO
[email protected]This carrot cake recipe with ginger cream cheese frosting is now my absolute favorite! The cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfectly balanced sweetness. The frosting is light and fluffy, with just the right amount of ginger spice. My family and f