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Celebrate with a Moist and Flavorful Carrot Cake

Looking for a show-stopping dessert to impress your friends and family? Look no further than this mouthwatering carrot cake recipe, infused with the warmth of cardamom and the crunch of toasted walnuts.

A Game-Changing Technique

Before we dive into the recipe, let’s talk about the most crucial step: grating those carrots. Don’t exhaust yourself with a box grater – simply attach the grater to your food processor and let it do the hard work for you!

The Perfect Blend of Spices

This recipe features a unique blend of spices, including ground cardamom, cinnamon, baking soda, and ginger. If cardamom isn’t your cup of tea, feel free to substitute it with our classic carrot cake recipe.

A Deliciously Easy Recipe

This easy-to-make cake requires just 1 hour and 5 minutes of your time, plus cooling and frosting time. The result? A stunning double-layer 8-inch cake that serves 10-12 people.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup well-shaken low-fat buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 pounds carrots, grated
• 1 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
• 2 recipes Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare two 8-inch cake pans.
2. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl and whisk until aerated.
3. Mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl, then fold in the flour mixture and grated carrots.
4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 50-60 minutes.
5. Allow the cakes to cool, then frost with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting.

The Perfect Pairing: Dow’s 10 Years Old Tawny Porto

This sweet and spiced dessert pairs beautifully with a glass of Dow’s 10 Years Old Tawny Porto from Portugal. The nutmeg, cardamom, and cinnamon notes in the cake complement the nut and toffee flavors of the wine, creating a truly unforgettable taste experience.