- Calories 830
- Caloriesfromfat 54%
- Protein 15g
- Fat 50g
- Satfat 15g
- Carbohydrate 85g
- Fiber 3.1g
- Sodium 628mg
- Cholesterol 150mg
Spiced Apple Carrot Cake with Goat Cheese Frosting
Leo Gong
Use goat cheese as a gourmet substitution for cream cheese in a carrot cake frosting. The sweetened cheese adds an amazing depth of flavor and complements the richness of the cake.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease three 9-in. round cake pans and set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, spices, cocoa, pepper, and salt. Whisk to combine, then stir in oil and eggs. Stir in carrots, apples, and 1 cup walnuts.
Step 2
Divide batter among pans and bake until cakes pull away from pan sides and a cake tester inserted in each center comes out clean, 25 minutes. Transfer cakes to cooling racks and let cool 10 minutes. Turn out onto racks and let cool completely.
Step 3
Beat goat cheese, cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined.
Step 4
Once cakes are cool, arrange first layer on a large plate or platter. Spread some frosting over it, then top with second layer. Frost second layer and top with the third. Generously frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Chill cake at least 1 hour. Before serving, press walnuts lightly into sides of cake.
Step 5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
COLauren's Review
At least one person asks for the recipe every time I make this cake
Ladyj217's Review
I made this last year for Thanksgiving and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the tang of the goat cheese frosting. It was a nice compliment to the standard pumpkin desserts.
Patiji's Review
I knew this would be great when I read the ingredient list which included cocoa powder and black pepper, and I was right. The spice blend was perfect. The cake was moist. Toasting the walnuts brought out more of their flavor. And adding goat cheese in the frosting gave it a nice tang. Easy to make.
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