Ginger Carrot Cake (BH&G Grand Prize)
Ingredients
Cake
Orange-Cream Cheese Frosting
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Set aside.
- 3
In large bowl, stir together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- 4
In medium bowl, beat eggs. Stir in carrot shavings, oil, dried fruit (if using), and ginger.
- 5
Stir egg mixture into flour mixture to make cake batter. Pour into prepared pans.
- 6
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes (toothpick test). Cool cake layers in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and peel off paper. Cool completely on wire racks.
- 7
Prepare the frosting:
- 8
Fill and frost the cake. Decorate with pecan bits pressed into sides of cake.
- 9
Cover loosely and store cake in refrigerator (including leftovers) for up to 2 days.
💡 Cook's Notes
This Better Homes & Gardens Grand Prize winning recipe features fresh ginger for a distinctive flavor. The optional dried fruit bits add extra texture and sweetness.
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