GrandDads Carrot Cake Recipe | Saratoga Olive Oil Co.

Ingredients

• For Cake:
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Sea Salt
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 4 eggs at room temperature, beaten
• 3 cups carrots, shredded finely
• ¾ cup Rosemary Olive Oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
• For Frosting:
• 1½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon Himalayan Pink Sea Salt
• 5 cups confectioners' sugar
• Decorating Options:
• Toasted coconut
• Chopped nuts
• Edible flowers
• Sprinkles