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Sourdough Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Savor the delight of Sourdough Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a uniquely flavorful dessert that combines the tang of sourdough with sweet, tender carrots. Topped with creamy frosting, this cake is perfect for any celebration or simply to enjoy at home. Its irresistible aroma and moist texture will have everyone asking for seconds, making it a must-try recipe!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup active sourdough starter
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and sourdough starter until smooth.
  4. Fold in grated carrots gently until mixed.
  5. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
  7. Once cooled, frost the top of one cake layer before adding the second layer and frosting the top.

Nutrition

Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or raisins. Swap half of the vegetable oil for applesauce to reduce fat content without sacrificing moisture. To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

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