Carrot Layer Cake

March 24, 2018

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Incredibly moist and fluffy carrot cake that is infused with spices, loaded with carrots and nuts, and frosted with a cream cheese buttercream!

4 and 1/2 cups cake flour* 450g
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
6 large eggs room temperature
1 and 1/4 cups light or dark brown sugar 250g
1 cup caster/granulated sugar 200g
1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup vegetable oil 240ml
1 and 1/2 cups Greek-style yogurt 367g ( room temperature )
3 cups grated carrots 390g ( about 6 large carrots )
1 cup walnuts or pecans 125g ( chopped, optional )
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
2 cups cream cheese 450g ( softened )
1 cup unsalted butter 226g ( softened )
10 cups icing/powdered sugar 1250g
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups walnuts or pecans 250g ( chopped, for garnish )

For the Cake Preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3. Grease three 8-inch cake pans and line the bases with parchment paper. Set aside. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices....
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Nutritions

Calories
800

Sodium
653mg
27% DV

Fat
66g
102% DV

Protein
14g
28% DV

Carbs
7g
2% DV

Fiber
4g
16% DV

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