Carrot Cake with Cardamom

Step 1

In the bowl of mixer, with paddle attachment, beat sugar and eggs until light yellow. Add vanilla.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine flours, baking powder, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon. Add carrots and orange zest and toss to coat.

Step 3

Add flour mixture, alternately with yogurt and oil, to egg mixture. Stir only until just combined.

Step 4

Preheat oven to Grease and flour two 9" cake pans. Pour batter evenly into pans. Bake until golden, about 50-60 minutes. Allow to cool completely. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Step 5

Cream butter and cream cheese. Add powdered sugar. Beat well. Add vanilla.