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Gordon Ramsay Carrot Cake Recipe

Gordon Ramsay Carrot Cake Recipe

Delicious and moist Gordon Ramsay Carrot Cake Recipe, perfect for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 430 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cake pans
  • electric mixer
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 260 g chopped pecans 1 cup in the batter, 1 cup for topping - optional
  • 300 g packed brown sugar
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 240 ml vegetable or canola oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 133 g unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 312 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 260 g finely grated carrots

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 452 g full-fat cream cheese brick style, not the tub stuff
  • 113 g unsalted butter softened
  • 480 g powdered sugar
  • 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt

Instructions
 

Cake Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 149°C (300°F). Toast the pecans on a tray for 7–8 minutes, then let them cool.
  • Raise the oven temp to 177°C (350°F). Grease and line two or three 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the brown sugar, white sugar, oil, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and all the spices.
  • Fold the dry mix into the wet just until it comes together.
  • Divide the batter evenly into the pans. If using 3 pans: bake for 20–24 mins. If using 2 pans: bake for 30–35 mins. Cakes are done when a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pans before removing.
  • To make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy and spreadable.
  • Frost each cake layer, then stack. Cover the entire cake with frosting. Garnish with the remaining toasted pecans.
  • Chill the cake for 15–20 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, cake, Carrot Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert, Gordon Ramsay
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