Cranberry-Carrot Layer Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1-1/4 cups canola oil
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon 2% milk
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest, optional
• Sugared cranberries, optional