Gingered Carrot Cake Recipe

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Gingered Carrot Cake
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°; spray 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with nonstick baking spray with flour.
  2. In a large bowl, combine oil, sugar, and eggs; beat at medium-high speed with a mixer until creamy.
  3. Add lemon zest, beating until combined.
  4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, ginger, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add oil mixture, beating until combined.
  6. Stir in grated carrot.
  7. Spoon batter into prepared pans, and bake for 18-22 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes.
  9. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
  10. Prepare frosting-in a bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice; beat to medium speed with a mixer until creamy.
  11. Gradually add sugar, beating until smooth.
  12. Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
  13. Garnish with chopped pecans (on sides of cake) and lemon slice (twisted) on top.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2079.33 Kcal (8706 kJ)
Calories from fat 1053.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 117.02g 180%
Cholesterol 105.27mg 35%
Sodium 2090.17mg 87%
Potassium 3922.94mg 83%
Total Carbs 245.47g 82%
Sugars 152.13g 609%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6%
Protein 20.47g 41%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 15%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 179.5mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 460.51 Kcal (1928 kJ)
Calories from fat 233.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.92g 180%
Cholesterol 23.31mg 35%
Sodium 462.91mg 87%
Potassium 868.82mg 83%
Total Carbs 54.36g 82%
Sugars 33.69g 609%
Dietary Fiber 0.35g 6%
Protein 4.53g 41%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 15%
Iron 0.1mg 4%
Calcium 39.8mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 51
    Points
  • 58
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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