GOLD NUGGET CARROT CAKE

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Old-fashioned and heavenly are words to describe this moist, spicy carrot cake. Be prepared; your company will want seconds! -Barbara Estabrook, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

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
FROSTING:
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

Steps:

  • Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; grease and flour the pans and paper. Set aside., 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., Bake at 350° 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., 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 32g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Mohsin Rasheed
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This carrot cake is one of the best I've ever had! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make carrot cake.


Rose Gyeameah
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The carrot cake was surprisingly moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Chandra Dangi
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This carrot cake was a huge success! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in no time. Everyone raved about how moist and delicious it was. The cream cheese frosting was also a big hit. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Mthokozisi William Ndlovu
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I've made this carrot cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I love that it's not too sweet, and the spices are just right.


Dametri Key
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This carrot cake was a big hit at my party! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make carrot cake.


Naseeb Abdul
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I made this carrot cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make ca


Richard Duarte
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This carrot cake is one of the best I've ever had! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make carrot cake.


Ahsan Mughal
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The carrot cake was surprisingly moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Nnopi SukkiieeY
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This carrot cake was a huge success! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in no time. Everyone raved about how moist and delicious it was. The cream cheese frosting was also a big hit. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Solomon Igbo
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I've made this carrot cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I love that it's not too sweet, and the spices are just right.


Joseph Venecia
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This carrot cake was a big hit at my party! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make carrot cake.


Cluttered Chongo
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I made this carrot cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make ca


Isreal Oluwafemi
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This carrot cake is one of the best I've ever had! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make carrot cake.


Izzy Duffy
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The carrot cake was surprisingly moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this cake again.


DJ soni69
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This carrot cake was a huge success! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in no time. Everyone raved about how moist and delicious it was. The cream cheese frosting was also a big hit. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Giselle Nedia
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I've made this carrot cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I love that it's not too sweet, and the spices are just right.


Mayank Vanpariya
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This carrot cake was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious