Steps:
- PREHEAT oven to 325*. Grease and line with parchment paper three 9" cake rounds. Line one cookie sheet with aluminum foil. CHAI-SPICED PECANS: In heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter. Add spices and cook until fragrant (1-2 min). Add sugar and heat until dissolved. Add pecans; mix until coated. Pour mixture onto tray lined with foil. Bake at 325* for about 7 minutes. Allow to cool while making cake. CAKE: Beat first three ingredients thoroughly. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each; add extracts and continue to beat for an additional 2 minutes. Combine next eight ingredients (flour, baking powder/soda, salt and spices) and sift into wet ingredients. Combine. Stir in remaining ingredients. BAKE until tester comes out clean- about 45 minutes. While cakes are baking, make glaze and frosting. MAKE GLAZE: Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Allow to boil, while stirring, until slightly darkened in color; about 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in vanilla extract. MAKE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add in sugar and pinch of salt and beat for 5 minutes. Add vanilla and lemon and beat an additional 5 minutes. POUR glaze atop cakes while still hot and in tins. Allow to cool completely in racks. TO ASSEMBLE CAKE, spread thin layer of cream cheese frosting on first layer. Place second layer and add a thin layer of frosting. Place third layer and frost entire cake. Finish with 5 oz raw, chopped pecans to cover sides.
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Lakhmeerjan
[email protected]I had trouble finding some of the ingredients, but the cake turned out great in the end.
Sinduwork Ayele
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.
D Schilling
[email protected]This cake was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Overall, it was still a good cake.
victoria tolopa
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves carrot cake or is looking for a unique and delicious dessert.
housseine Kader
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist, flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and delicious.
Juliana Tarkwen
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion or just a weekend treat. It's sure to impress your friends and family.
Mmpunga Asdrid
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The chai spices and cream cheese frosting are amazing!
Tony Andres
[email protected]This is the best carrot cake I've ever had. The chai spices give it such a unique and delicious flavor.
Becky Desrochers
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they all raved about it. Even my picky kids loved it!
Addyson Lassiter
[email protected]The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the spicy cake.
Florence Musukwa
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and moist texture.
Omar Maher
[email protected]I've never had carrot cake with chai spices before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The spices really elevate the flavor of the cake and give it a warm, comforting feeling.
Whittey Bwayi
[email protected]This carrot cake was a delicious and unique twist on the classic recipe. The chai spices added a warm and flavorful touch, and the cream cheese frosting was perfectly creamy and tangy.