Directions
Step 1
Make the dulce de leche: Take away the label from the can of condensed milk. Place the can in a big, deep pot, then add sufficient water to cowl by a minimum of 3 inches. Convey to a boil over excessive warmth, then flip the warmth to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, checking the water degree each half-hour and including extra water as wanted to maintain the can submerged, about 2 hours half-hour. (Be sure you verify the water degree because the can would possibly warp, break up, and even explode if not totally submerged.) Utilizing tongs, take away the can, switch to a wire rack, and put aside to chill to room temperature earlier than opening and utilizing. (Don’t try to open the can whereas it’s nonetheless sizzling.)
Step 2
Make the frosting: To a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the cream cheese and beat on medium-high till easy. Flip the mixer to low, add the confectioners sugar and ½ cup of the dulce de leche, and blend till the sugar is moistened, then flip the mixer to medium-high and beat till easy. (If utilizing the mixer in step 5, switch the frosting to a bowl, then wash and dry the mixer bowl.) Put aside.
Step 3
In the meantime, make the cake: Place a rack within the heart of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Grease a 9- by 13-inch pan with butter and line with parchment.
Step 4
In a medium bowl, whisk collectively the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high pace, or in a big bowl with a whisk, beat collectively the sugar, oil, piloncillo, and vanilla till easy. Add the eggs one after the other, beating effectively to totally incorporate every earlier than including the subsequent, and utilizing a silicone spatula to scrape down the perimeters of the bowl as mandatory. Flip the mixer to low (if working by hand, swap to the spatula) and step by step add the flour combination simply till integrated, then gently combine within the carrots and walnuts.
Step 6
Scrape the batter into the ready pan and bake till golden brown and a tester inserted into the middle comes out clear, 35–50 minutes. Switch the pan to a wire rack and put aside to chill fully.
Step 7
Unfold the frosting over the cooled cake, garnish with cinnamon, and serve.
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Make the dulce de leche: Take away the label from the can of condensed milk. Place the can in a big, deep pot, then add sufficient water to cowl by a minimum of 3 inches. Convey to a boil over excessive warmth, then flip the warmth to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, checking the water degree each half-hour and including extra water as wanted to maintain the can submerged, about 2 hours half-hour. (Be sure you verify the water degree because the can would possibly warp, break up, and even explode if not totally submerged.) Utilizing tongs, take away the can, switch to a wire rack, and put aside to chill to room temperature earlier than opening and utilizing. (Don’t try to open the can whereas it’s nonetheless sizzling.)
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Make the frosting: To a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the cream cheese and beat on medium-high till easy. Flip the mixer to low, add the confectioners sugar and ½ cup of the dulce de leche, and blend till the sugar is moistened, then flip the mixer to medium-high and beat till easy. (If utilizing the mixer in step 5, switch the frosting to a bowl, then wash and dry the mixer bowl.) Put aside.
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In the meantime, make the cake: Place a rack within the heart of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Grease a 9- by 13-inch pan with butter and line with parchment.
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In a medium bowl, whisk collectively the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
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In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high pace, or in a big bowl with a whisk, beat collectively the sugar, oil, piloncillo, and vanilla till easy. Add the eggs one after the other, beating effectively to totally incorporate every earlier than including the subsequent, and utilizing a silicone spatula to scrape down the perimeters of the bowl as mandatory. Flip the mixer to low (if working by hand, swap to the spatula) and step by step add the flour combination simply till integrated, then gently combine within the carrots and walnuts.
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Scrape the batter into the ready pan and bake till golden brown and a tester inserted into the middle comes out clear, 35–50 minutes. Switch the pan to a wire rack and put aside to chill fully.
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Unfold the frosting over the cooled cake, garnish with cinnamon, and serve.
