The mascarpone frosting has the perfect creaminess and sweetness. Get the recipe below!
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour I use einkorn or spelt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 10 tablespoon butter softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 medium carrots coarsely grated (about 2 cups)
- 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans toasted
For the frosting
- 1 cup mascarpone well chilled
- 1/2 cup farmers cheese if grainy, squeeze through a medium sieve – or use more mascarpone
- 1.5 cup heavy cream not ultra-pasteurized
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
For the garnish
- 1/3 cup toasted pecan pieces
Sources:
- Main Image & Recipe: Beets and Bones