This moist, rich, four-layer cake is covered in a white-chocolate, cream-cheese frosting and is best described as decadent.
Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Oil 2 9-in. (23-cm) round cake pans. Line bottom of pans with parchment paper. In a large bowl, stir flour with baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt until evenly mixed. Grate carrots, using the grating disc of a food processor or box grater. Measure out 3?1/2 cups (875 mL).
In another bowl, whisk eggs with brown sugar, oil and vanilla. Stir in grated carrots. Make a well in centre of dry ingredients. Add carrot mixture and nuts. Stir just until mixed. Pour batter into pans, dividing equally. Smooth tops.
Bake in centre of oven until a cake tester inserted into centre of cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 min. Then run a knife around edges of cakes. Cool in pan, on a rack, 10 min, then turn cakes onto rack and cool. If making ahead, wrap cooled cakes in plastic and leave at room temperature up to 3 days. Or freeze, overwrapped with foil, up to 1 month.
For icing, place chocolate in a bowl. Microwave on medium until almost melted, 1 to 2 min. Stir until smooth. Cool. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Beat in icing sugar, then cooled chocolate and vanilla. Refrigerate icing to firm up a little, 15 to 30 min. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 1 week. Then leave at room temperature until soft enough to spread easily.
To assemble a 4-layer cake, carefully slice each cake in half horizontally. (This cake also looks terrific in 2 layers.) Place 1 layer on a cake plate. Spread with a scant cup (225 mL) of icing. Top with another layer and repeat icing. Continue with remaining layers and icing. Spread leftover icing over sides. Iced cake will keep well in refrigerator for 3 days.
Nutrition (per Serving)
Protein8 G Fat43 G Carbohydrates58 G Fibre2 G Calcium101 Mg Calories633
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (248g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 16 Servings | ||
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Calories: 909 | ||
Calories from Fat: 485 (53%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 53.9g | 72 % | |
Saturated Fat 21.2g | 106 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 21.2g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 6.7g | ||
Cholesterol 290.7mg | 89 % | |
Sodium 433.3mg | 15 % | |
Potassium 321.6mg | 8 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 98.6g | 29 % | |
Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 7 % | |
Sugars, other 96.8g | ||
Protein 12.5g | 18 % | |
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Calories per serving: 909
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