MAPLE CARAMEL CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

We’re halfway through August now, which means were that much closer to Fall (my fave season), and I really could not be happier. We’re still in summer mode, so I’m not going to bust out the pumpkin recipes just yet. But I thought it would be a great time to do a seasonal transition cake of sorts, using those fresh carrots from your garden or local farmers market and pairing them with the comforting Fall flavours of maple to make this delicious Maple Caramel Carrot Cake.

I am thrilled to be partnering with Fat Daddio’s again for this recipe! If you’ve been following Liv for Cake for some time now, you know that I almost exclusively use Fat Daddio’s products when it comes to my baking. Fat Daddio’s is a family owned company from the Pacific Northwest that has been providing bakeware to commercial bakeries and professional chefs for over 40 years.

They will always be my go-to brand when it comes to cake pans. They are the best. The BEST! The pans are more heavy duty than the ones you’ll find in your local craft shop, and their anodized bakeware heats up faster and cools quicker, so your cakes bake up more evenly. Fat Daddio’s is truly a brand you can rely on to provide the very best products.

INGREDIENTS
Carrot Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger

pinch ground cloves

• 1 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs room temperature
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 3 cups grated carrots lightly packed,approx. 4 large carrots

Maple Caramel:

• 1 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 2/3 cup unsalted butter room temperature
• 4 oz cream cheese full fat, room temperature
• 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
• 1 tsp vanilla

Assembly:

• 4 Tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup pecans chopped, toasted
• US Customary - Metric

INSTRUCTIONS
Carrot Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour two 8" cake rounds, line with parchment.

2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. Set aside.
3. .............................................

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