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Carrot Pecan Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
A moist, spiced carrot cake layered with toasted pecans and finished with a rich brown‑butter cream cheese frosting. Inspired by Claire Saffitz’s Dessert Person cookbook, this celebration cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion.
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Critical Success Points
- • Toasting pecans without burning
- • Achieving the ribbon stage when whisking eggs and sugars
- • Browning butter to the correct color without burning
- • Ensuring the frosting reaches a soft‑peak consistency before spreading
- • Rotating and swapping cake pans during baking for even rise
Safety Warnings
- • Hot butter and oil can cause severe burns; handle with care.
- • Use oven mitts when handling hot pans.
- • Grating carrots and ginger can be slippery—keep fingers tucked.
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