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Jalapeno Carrot Cake

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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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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 2001.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 2 cups Brown sugar
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Tequila
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 1/2 cups Flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 12 medium Carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 2 medium Jalapenos, seeded and shredded
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, tequila, and salt until well combined and smooth.
  3. 3
    In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.
  4. 4
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. 5
    Fold in the shredded carrots and the seeded, shredded jalapenos until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. 6
    Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s).
  7. 7
    Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. 8
    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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