Orange-Ginger Carrot Cake

Carrot cake was originally invented in the Middle Ages, when sugar and sweeteners were scarce. Carrots were used as a substitute for sweeteners in cakes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Orange-Ginger Carrot Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Carrots
• 250 gram All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 200 gram Unsalted butter
• 200 gram Granulated sugar
• 4 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoon Orange zest
• 0.5 cup Orange juice
• 150 gram Powdered sugar
• 200 gram Cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 12 unit Orange slices

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and grated fresh ginger until smooth and creamy.
8. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top. Garnish with orange slices.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.