Vertical Carrot Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• CARROT CAKE:
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup pecan halves, toasted
• 1/2 pound carrots, peeled and finely grated
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 8 large eggs, separated, room temperature
• 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
• BROWNED BUTTER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
• 1-1/2 cups unsalted butter, cubed and divided
• 4 large egg whites
• 1 cup sugar
• Dash salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened