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This bold twist on classic carrot cake features fresh jalapenos and a splash of tequila for a sophisticated, spicy-sweet flavor. The batter is rich with brown sugar and vegetable oil, ensuring a moist, tender crumb. Warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves balance the heat of the peppers. Serve plain or topped with cream cheese frosting for a creamy contrast.
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Jalapeno Carrot Cake
Description
This bold twist on classic carrot cake features fresh jalapenos and a splash of tequila for a sophisticated, spicy-sweet flavor. The batter is rich with brown sugar and vegetable oil, ensuring a moist, tender crumb. Warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves balance the heat of the peppers. Serve plain or topped with cream cheese frosting for a creamy contrast.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, tequila, and salt until well combined and smooth.
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In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Fold in the shredded carrots and the seeded, shredded jalapenos until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s).
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Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving or frosting.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 2001.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 68.7g106%
- Saturated Fat 11.2g56%
- Cholesterol 187.3mg63%
- Sodium 5496.6mg230%
- Total Carbohydrate 310.3g104%
- Dietary Fiber 14.9g60%
- Sugars 133.7g
- Protein 30.9g62%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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