Your Pantry’s Best: Simple Ingredients, Unbelievable Result
This recipe celebrates the humble, transforming everyday ingredients into something extraordinary.
For the Sun-Kissed Cake:
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1 ½ cups (180g) grated carrots, packed (from about 2-3 medium carrots)
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1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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¼ teaspoon ground ginger
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½ teaspoon fine sea salt
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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¾ cup (150g) light brown sugar, packed
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½ cup (120ml) flavorless oil (like avocado or sunflower)
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½ cup (125g) plain, full-fat yogurt or applesauce
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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½ cup (60g) toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional, but glorious)
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¼ cup (35g) crushed pineapple, well-drained (optional, for incredible moisture)
For the Cloud-Like Frosting:
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6 oz (170g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar, sifted
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Tiny pinch of salt
Your Tool: A 9-inch round cake pan that fits inside a large pot or deep skillet with a lid (or a traditional bamboo steamer).
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