Savory Carrot and Ginger Cake

This Savory Carrot and Ginger Cake combines the natural sweetness of fresh carrots with the warm spice of ginger, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is moist, flavorful, and topped with a light cream cheese frosting that complements the spices beautifully.

A beautifully decorated Savory Carrot and Ginger Cake on a rustic wooden table, showcasing its moist texture and cream cheese frosting, garnished with fresh ginger slices and carrot shavings.
Flavor-Based Cakes Carrot Cakes carrot cake ginger cream cheese frosting Moist Cake spiced cake
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Step 1:

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Step 2:

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.

  3. Step 3:

    In another bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the vegetable oil and grated carrots.

  4. Step 4:

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

  5. Step 5:

    Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  6. Step 6:

    While the cake is baking, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  7. Step 7:

    Once the cake is baked, let it cool completely before frosting it with the cream cheese mixture.

  8. Step 8:

    Slice the cake and serve it to enjoy the delightful flavors.
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