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Carrot Pineapple Spice & Brownie Layer Cake with Whipped Cream & Cream Cheese Frosting and Marzipan Carrots
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Carrot Pineapple Spice & Brownie Layer Cake with Whipped Cream & Cream Cheese Frosting and Marzipan Carrots

40 ingredients 3 hr + 2 hr one 3 layer cake openrecipes
Carrot Pineapple Spice & Brownie Layer Cake with Whipped Cream & Cream Cheese Frosting and Marzipan Carrots

This is a fairly elaborate recipe (which is saying something coming from me, who likes to create complex things) that would make a great centerpiece for an Easter or Spring party. It is simplified from the original creation that Martha Stewart had created. You can certainly simplify it even more, by just making the carrot pineapple cake with the frosting and leave out brownie layer as well as the marzipan/coconut decorations. I’ve tinkered a lot with carrot cakes in the past and I think this might be my favorite carrot cake rendition so far. That said, I personally love the entire cake including the dense chocolate brownie cake layer so if you want to create something for a special occasion or want a “project” I wholeheartedly endorse this cake.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1520
Calories
34g
Protein
73g
Fat
189g
Carbs

Counts 22 of 24 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 22 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Sunflower 1 oz (28g) hulled 165
Chocolate 1 oz (28g) semisweet 155
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Cream Cheese 1 oz (28g) 99
Pineapple 1 cup chunks (165g) 82
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Cloves 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Cardamom 1 tsp ground (2g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Allspice 1 tsp ground (1.9g) 5
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Bean not in our table 0
Syrup not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup carrot juice2 cups (280 g) all purpose flour1/2 cup (65 g) almond meal or almond flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/
  • 2 cups (280 g) all purpose flour1/2 cup (65 g) almond meal or almond flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground
  • 1/2 cup (65 g) almond meal or almond flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 teaspoon fresh groun
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper2 cups (400 g) white granula
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper2 cups (400 g) white granulated sugar3/4 cup (175 mL)
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper2 cups (400 g) white granulated sugar3/4 cup (175 mL) neutral flavored cooki
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper2 cups (400 g) white granulated sugar3/4 cup (175 mL) neutral flavored cooking oil (like sunflower)1 l
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper2 cups (400 g) white granulated sugar3/4 cup (175 mL) neutral flavored cooking oil (like sunflower)1 lbs (450 g) carrots, finely
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper2 cups (400 g) white granulated sugar3/4 cup (175 mL) neutral flavored cooking oil (like sunflower)1 lbs (450 g) carrots, finely freshly grated1 cup (160
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper2 cups (400 g) white granulated sugar3/4 cup (175 mL) neutral flavored cooking oil (like sunflower)1 lbs (450 g) carrots, finely freshly grated1 cup (160 g) finely chopped fresh pi
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper2 cups (400 g) white granulated sugar3/4 cup (175 mL) neutral flavored cooking oil (like sunflower)1 lbs (450 g) carrots, finely freshly grated1 cup (160 g) finely chopped fresh pineapple3 large eggs2 teaspoo
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper2 cups (400 g) white granulated sugar3/4 cup (175 mL) neutral flavored cooking oil (like sunflower)1 lbs (450 g) carrots, finely freshly grated1 cup (160 g) finely chopped fresh pineapple3 large eggs2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teasp
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper2 cups (400 g) white granulated sugar3/4 cup (175 mL) neutral flavored cooking oil (like sunflower)1 lbs (450 g) carrots, finely freshly grated1 cup (160 g) finely chopped fresh pineapple3 large eggs2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups (400 g) white granulated sugar3/4 cup (175 mL) neutral flavored cooking oil (like sunflower)1 lbs (450 g) carrots, finely freshly grated1 cup (160 g) finely chopped fresh pineapple3 large eggs2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) neutral flavored cooking oil (like sunflower)1 lbs (450 g) carrots, finely freshly grated1 cup (160 g) finely chopped fresh pineapple3 large eggs2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 lbs (450 g) carrots, finely freshly grated1 cup (160 g) finely chopped fresh pineapple3 large eggs2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup (160 g) finely chopped fresh pineapple3 large eggs2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 large eggs2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 oz (57 g) unsweetened chocolate4 oz (115 g) semisweet chocolate1/2 cup (113 g or 1 stick) unsalted butter3/4 cup (105 g) all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon sea salt3/4 cup (150 g) granulated white sugar3 large eggs2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 oz (115 g) semisweet chocolate1/2 cup (113 g or 1 stick) unsalted butter3/4 cup (105 g) all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon sea salt3/4 cup (150 g) granulated white sugar3 large eggs2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (113 g or 1 stick) unsalted butter3/4 cup (105 g) all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon sea salt3/4 cup (150 g) granulated white sugar3 large eggs2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (105 g) all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon sea salt3/4 cup (150 g) granulated white sugar3 large eggs2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon sea salt3/4 cup (150 g) granulated white sugar3 large eggs2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt3/4 cup (150 g) granulated white sugar3 large eggs2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated white sugar3 large eggs2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (475 mL) heavy whipping cream, cold24 oz (3 bricks) full fat cream cheese1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 vanilla bean1 1/2 cup (175 g) confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
  • 24 oz (3 bricks) full fat cream cheese1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 vanilla bean1 1/2 cup (175 g) confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 vanilla bean1 1/2 cup (175 g) confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
  • 1 vanilla bean1 1/2 cup (175 g) confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
  • 1 1/2 cup (175 g) confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
  • 57 g (2 oz) almond paste1 tablespoon light corn syrup85 g to 115 g (3/4 to 1 cup) confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)red, yellow and green gel food colorinh
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup85 g to 115 g (3/4 to 1 cup) confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)red, yellow and green gel food colorinh
  • 85 g to 115 g (3/4 to 1 cup) confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)red, yellow and green gel food colorinh
  • red, yellow and green gel food colorinh
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconutgreen and yellow liquid food coloring
  • green and yellow liquid food coloring

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