Carrot Marmalade Layer Cake Recipe

Indulge in this unbelievably moist and delicious Carrot Marmalade Layer Cake! The secret? A burst of citrusy marmalade flavor intertwined with tender carrots and warm spices. Even better the next day after chilling! This recipe is easily adaptable – bake it in two 9-inch rounds or a 13x9 inch pan for effortless deliciousness. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 2586.8 kcal
Protein 73g
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Ingredients for Carrot Marmalade Layer Cake

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup orange marmalade
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • your favorite frosting

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How to Make Carrot Marmalade Layer Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together 4 large eggs, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup orange marmalade, and ¼ cup orange juice until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Fold in 2 cups grated carrots and 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Once completely cool, frost with your favorite frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

105 g

Sugar

837g

Fat

87g

Carbs

109g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Carrot Marmalade Layer Cake?

Carrot Marmalade Layer Cake takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Carrot Marmalade Layer Cake?

Carrot Marmalade Layer Cake has approximately 2586.8 calories per serving, with about 73 g protein, 109 g carbohydrates and 202 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Carrot Marmalade Layer Cake?

The key ingredients for Carrot Marmalade Layer Cake are Flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Cinnamon, Salt, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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