Heat oven to 350 degrees. Have all ingredients at room temperature. Melt chocolate in top of double boiler. Set aside to cool. In medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In separate bowl beat eggs. Add honey to eggs and beat until light. Add oil to eggs and beat. Stir in vanilla and lemon zest to egg mixture. Add cooled chocolate and mix well. Stir in buttermilk. Stir in dry ingredients, just until combined. Blend in grated carrots. Butter and flour two 9-inch round or square cake pans. Pour cake batter into prepared pans. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before removing from pans. Let cake cool completely before frosting.
Beat butter in medium bowl. Add cream cheese and beat until very smooth and creamy. Add honey or maple syrup and beat again. Add cocoa, coffee and liqueur. Beat until well combined. Makes enough to fill and frost a 9-inch two-layer cake.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	489.8 Kcal (2051 kJ)
Calories from fat	233.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.93g	40%
Cholesterol	62.94mg	21%
Sodium	302.75mg	13%
Potassium	439.76mg	9%
Total Carbs	69.7g	23%
Sugars	48.27g	193%
Dietary Fiber	5.7g	23%
Protein	6.59g	13%
Vitamin C	4mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	2.8mg	16%
Calcium	83.6mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	311.85 Kcal (1306 kJ)
Calories from fat	148.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.51g	40%
Cholesterol	40.07mg	21%
Sodium	192.76mg	13%
Potassium	279.99mg	9%
Total Carbs	44.38g	23%
Sugars	30.73g	193%
Dietary Fiber	3.63g	23%
Protein	4.19g	13%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	1.8mg	16%
Calcium	53.2mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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