Spiced Parsnip Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

"This twist on classic carrot cake swaps in parsnips in place of carrots. Get the recipe from Misfits Market...."

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1½ cups plus 3 tablespoons cake flour)
1 1/2 cups unsalted pistachios, walnuts, or pecans, roughly chopped
3/4 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground cloves 
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoons salt
3 large eggs
3/4 cup, plus 3 tablespoons neutral oil like vegetable or sunflower oil
2-3 tablespoons orange zest (the zest of 2 medium-small oranges)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups parsnips, peeled and grated (about 4)
8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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