One Layer Carrot Cake with Crème Fraîche Frosting - Oryana

Ingredients

• Fine zest from 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup salted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups finely grated carrots
• 1/2 cup currants
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans