Carrot Apple Cake with Goat Cheese Frosting

A layered Carrot Apple Cake with Goat Cheese Frosting that’s moist, subtly spiced, and not too sweet. Made with shredded apples and carrots, and frosted with a tangy cream cheese blend.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Carrot Apple Cake with Goat Cheese Frosting

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 25

Total Time 55

Servings slices

Calories 505kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

measuring cups and spoons For accurate measurements.
mixing bowls For mixing the batter and frosting
Sieve To sift the dry ingredients.
grater To grate the carrots and apples.
3 9" round baking pan To bake the cake layers.
hand mixer To whip the frosting.
offset spatula To frost the cake layers.

Ingredients

cooking spray

Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
2-1/4 tsps. baking soda
1-1/2 tsps. baking powder
1-1/2 tsps. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 tsps. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. table salt
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups packed coarsely grated carrots (about 3)
1-1/2 cups packed coarsely grated Granny Smith apples (about 4)
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts more for garnish

Frosting:

11 oz. goat cheese room temperature
8 oz. full-fat cream cheese room temperature
2 tbsps. unsalted butter room temperature
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare three nonstick 9-inch round baking pans with cooking spray and set aside.
cooking spray
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, unsweetened cocoa powder, black pepper, and salt. Whisk to combine.
2 cups all-purpose flour, 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar, 2-1/4 tsps. baking soda, 1-1/2 tsps. baking powder, 1-1/2 tsps. ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ground cloves, 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg, 2 tsps. unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/8 tsp. black pepper, 1/4 tsp. table salt
Stir in the vegetable oil, lightly beaten eggs, and egg yolk until combined. Fold in the carrots, apples, and walnuts.
1 cup vegetable oil, 4 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk, 1-1/2 cups packed coarsely grated carrots , 1-1/2 cups packed coarsely grated Granny Smith apples , 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cakes pull away from the sides and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer to cooling racks and let cool for 10 minutes. Turn cakes out onto the racks and let cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat the goat cheese, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and butter until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and mix until fully combined.
11 oz. goat cheese, 8 oz. full-fat cream cheese, 2 tbsps. unsalted butter, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 2 cups confectioners' sugar
Once the cakes are cool, place the first layer on a large platter. Spread some frosting over the top, then add the second layer and repeat. Top with the third layer and generously frost the top and sides with the remaining frosting. Press extra walnuts lightly into the sides of the cake. Chill for about 3 hours before serving.

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