PARSNIP SHEET CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING AND GINGER
Like carrot cake, parsnip cake is lightly spiced, exceedingly moist and slathered with cream cheese frosting. This version, adapted from Susan Spungen's cookbook, "Open Kitchen," is less sweet than most. In her original recipe, Ms. Spungen candies slices of fresh ginger root to make a spectacular presentation, but store-bought crystallized ginger tastes just as spicy-sweet and delicious.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 to 15 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Prepare the cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan. Line with parchment paper, butter the parchment, then flour the pan, tapping out excess.
- Place the walnuts on a small baking sheet and toast until fragrant and turning golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until thoroughly combined. Stir in the parsnips, raisins and walnuts.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake until the top springs back when touched, the cake is turning brown around the edges, and a toothpick comes out dry, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack, peel off parchment, and let cool completely. When cooled, invert onto a serving platter.
- Prepare the frosting: Put the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a mixing bowl, if using a hand mixer). Cream the cream cheese until smooth, then add the butter, confectioners' sugar, maple syrup and vanilla. Beat until well combined and fluffy. Spread over the top of the cooled cake almost to the edges. Top with the candied ginger. The cake keeps well for several days at room temperature.
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Mwaseem Anjum
[email protected]This cake is a winner!
Saeed Ulhaq mashwanii
[email protected]I love this parsnip cake! It's so unique and delicious.
Tinyiko Gwambe
[email protected]This parsnip cake is a must-try! It's moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting with ginger is the perfect finishing touch.
Barsam Hosini
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover parsnips. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting with ginger is a perfect match. I'll definitely be making this again!
Ameer Ahmad
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by this parsnip sheet cake. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting with ginger is a delicious addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and unique cake to try.
Zandile Jnr's Mum
[email protected]This parsnip cake is a unique and delicious treat. The parsnip flavor is subtle and earthy, and the cream cheese frosting with ginger is a perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for something different.
Bubu Ahmed
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! The parsnip flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the cream cheese frosting with ginger is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Melanie Wolfe
[email protected]This parsnip sheet cake is a great way to use up leftover parsnips. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting with ginger is a perfect match. I'll definitely be making this again!
MD MUNNAT
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe but decided to give it a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The parsnip cake is surprisingly moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting with ginger is a delicious addition. I would definitely recommend this
GoodJoker420
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes to try, and this parsnip sheet cake caught my eye. I'm so glad I gave it a try! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting with ginger is a perfect complement. I'll definitely be
Abeer_shahid_1825 Abeer_shahid_18
[email protected]This parsnip sheet cake is a must-try! The parsnip flavor is subtle and pairs perfectly with the cream cheese frosting. The ginger in the frosting adds a nice touch of warmth and spice. I highly recommend this recipe!
Teju Rai
[email protected]This cake is a winner! The parsnip flavor is unique and delicious, and the cream cheese frosting with ginger is the perfect finishing touch. I've already shared the recipe with my friends and family.
K JAN
[email protected]I was curious about this recipe and decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did! The parsnip cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting with ginger is a perfect match. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ephraim Lucky
[email protected]Just made this cake and it turned out amazing! The parsnip flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the cake is perfectly moist. The cream cheese frosting with ginger is also a great touch, adding a bit of zing to the cake. Will definitely be makin
Alfonso Cervantes
[email protected]This parsnip cake is a delightful surprise! Who would have thought that a vegetable could make such a moist and flavorful cake? The cream cheese frosting with a hint of ginger is the perfect complement to the parsnip cake, adding a touch of sweetness