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Brown Butter Carrot Cake

Brown Butter Carrot Cake
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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Brown Butter Carrot Cake, a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweet carrots and rich brown butter with a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Ideal for any occasion—from family gatherings to cozy weeknights—this cake will quickly become a favorite. With its moist texture and tender crumb, it’s sure to impress even the most discerning carrot cake enthusiasts. Plus, it’s quick to whip up and can be made ahead, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully overnight. Enjoy a slice of this irresistible treat and experience the joy it brings to your table.

Ingredients

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  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups finely shredded carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 24 ounces cream cheese (completely softened to room temperature)
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter (completely softened to room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla paste or extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 5 cups powdered sugar (sifted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour cake pans.
  2. Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  4. In another bowl, combine browned butter and light brown sugar. Add eggs, applesauce, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in shredded carrots and nuts gently.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting made from softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and powdered sugar.

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