Orange-Ginger Carrot Cake
Orange-Ginger Carrot Cake
1 Hr(s) 55 Min(s) (incl. cooling)
40 Min(s) Prep
1 Hr(s) 15 Min(s) Cook
Put a fragrant twist on dessert with Orange-Ginger Carrot Cake! Use crystallized ginger and zest from an entire orange for this Orange-Ginger Carrot Cake.
What You Need
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16 servings
Original recipe yields 16 servings
1 pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix
2 large carrots, shredded (about 2 cups)
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted, divided
1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger
zest from 1 orange
1 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup yellow colored sugar
Let's Make It
1
Heat oven to 350ºF.
2
Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round pans. Prepare cake batter as directed on package. Add dry pudding mix; beat 2 min. Stir in carrots, 1/2 cup nuts, ginger and orange zest. Pour into prepared pans.
3
Bake 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans 10 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
4
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Whisk in COOL WHIP. Stack cake layers on plate, filling with 3/4 cup cream cheese frosting. Use remaining frosting to frost top and side of cake.
5
Place colored sugar in large resealable plastic bag. Add marshmallow halves, in batches; close bag, then shake gently to evenly coat cut sides of marshmallows. Arrange marshmallows on cake as shown in photo. Press remaining nuts into frosting around bottom edge of cake.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Size Wise
This delicious twist on carrot cake is sure to please. And since it makes enough for 16 servings, it's the perfect dessert to serve at your next party or family gathering.
Tip 2
Substitute
Prepare using any color of sugar. Or, be creative and use a variety of colors.
Tip 3
How to Store
Keep frosted cake refrigerated.
Nutrition
Calories
470
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g
26%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 55mg
18%
Sodium 400mg
17%
Total Carbohydrates 62g
23%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 48g
96%
Protein 5g
10%
Vitamin A
40%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
8%
Iron
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
16 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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