CakesFebruary 01, 2014
Calories
1333
Sodium
779mg
32% DV
Fat
74g
114% DV
Protein
12g
24% DV
Carbs
153g
52% DV
Fiber
8g
34% DV
Chocolate Cream Cheese Carrot Cake
2
6
For Cake:
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 large eggs
1 ½ cup oil
4 medium carrots, shredded coarse (about 2 cups)
For Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup powdered sugar
For Chocolate Glaze:
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 ounces bitter-sweet chocolate, good quality, not unsweetened
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 large eggs
1 ½ cup oil
4 medium carrots, shredded coarse (about 2 cups)
For Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup powdered sugar
For Chocolate Glaze:
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 ounces bitter-sweet chocolate, good quality, not unsweetened
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
Heat oven to 350 degree.
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a bowl.
Place eggs and oil in a large bowl; beat with electric mixer on low speed until mix well.
Add the sifted flour mixture; beat until combined only.
Stir in carrots; divide batter among the two pans.
Bake for 30 to 50 minutes or until test done.
Cool cakes.
After cakes are cooled prepare Cream Cheese Frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth with electric mixer; add vanilla and powdered sugar.
Beat until creamy.
Spread on top of one layer and top it with the other layer.
Now we are ready to make the Chocolate Glaze.
Chocolate Glaze:
In a saucepan combine all the Chocolate Glaze ingredients; cook on medium heat, stirring until chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove from stove and let the glaze cool a little.
Spread over top and sides of cake; chill for one hour.
Nutritions
Calories
1333
Sodium
779mg
32% DV
Fat
74g
114% DV
Protein
12g
24% DV
Carbs
153g
52% DV
Fiber
8g
34% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat18g93%
Polysaturated Fat7g49%
Monosaturated Fat47g299%
Cholesterol60mg20%
Sodium779mg32%
Potassium629mg17%
Protein12g24%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber8g34%
Sugar109g219%
Vitamin A14945IU298%
Vitamin B61mg86%
Vitamin C7mg13%
Calcium132mg13%
Iron3mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.