Divine Spiced Carrot Cake: A Moist and Irresistible Dessert Delight
Carrot Cake Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 35 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the divine flavors of the best carrot cake you’ll ever taste. This moist and delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion. You can either top it with Cream Cheese Icing for a decadent treat or bake it in two loaf pans for a quick and delicious snack.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 1/2 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1 | teaspoon baking powder |
| 1 | teaspoon baking soda |
| 1 | teaspoon cinnamon |
| 1/2 | teaspoon allspice |
| 1/2 | teaspoon ground ginger |
| 1 1/2 | cups unsalted butter |
| 1 | cup brown sugar |
| 1 | cup sugar |
| 3 | eggs |
| 2 | teaspoons vanilla extract |
| 1/2 | cup grated carrots |
| 1 1/2 | cups grated golden delicious apple |
| 1 | cup chopped pecans |
| 1 | cup heavy cream |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 654.7
- Fat Content: 39g
- Saturated Fat Content: 19.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 142.8mg
- Sodium Content: 210mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 72.5g
- Fiber Content: 2.9g
- Sugar Content: 45.5g
- Protein Content: 6.7g
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and lightly flour three 9 X 2 inch round cake pans, or two 9 X 5 X 3 loaf pans. Line the bottoms with waxed paper.
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In a mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and ground ginger. Set aside.
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In another medium bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and sugar until fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in thirds, alternating with the apple juice. Beat for 45 seconds after each addition, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
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Stir in the grated carrots, grated apple, chopped pecans, and heavy cream until all ingredients are well incorporated.
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Divide the batter evenly amongst the prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them and cool completely on a wire rack.
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Once the cakes are completely cooled, ice between the layers and on top with Cream Cheese Icing if desired. You can choose to ice the whole cake or leave it partially frosted, according to your preference.
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Serve and enjoy the heavenly flavors of this irresistible carrot cake!
This recipe yields a delightful treat that is perfect for any dessert table or afternoon tea. With its moist texture and heavenly blend of spices, it’s sure to become a family favorite. So go ahead, whip up this delectable carrot cake and delight your taste buds!
