Preheat oven to 350°F Butter 2 8-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment or wax paper. Butter paper, and dust with flour.
To make carrot cake: Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom.
Beat oil, both sugars, baby food, ginger, and vanilla extract until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time, beating after each.
Add flour mixture in two additions.
Add carrots, pineapple, and nuts; beat just until blended.
Divide batter between cake pans and bake 50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean.
Cool cakes in pans on rack 10 minutes.
Cut around edges to loosen using small knife. Invert cakes onto rack, remove paper, and cool completely.
To make frosting: Beat cream until soft peaks form; set aside.
Combine cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and creamy, 3 to 5 mnutes.
Fold in whipped cream in 3 additions.
Refrigerate.
To assemble: Up to 4 hours before serving, place one layer on cake platter. Spread 1 cup frosting over top and cover with second layer. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle sides with crushed walnuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	520.89 Kcal (2181 kJ)
Calories from fat	283.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.48g	48%
Cholesterol	58.98mg	20%
Sodium	416.45mg	17%
Potassium	378.82mg	8%
Total Carbs	54.55g	18%
Sugars	36.99g	148%
Dietary Fiber	3.03g	12%
Protein	9.45g	19%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	112.3mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	335.05 Kcal (1403 kJ)
Calories from fat	182.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.25g	48%
Cholesterol	37.94mg	20%
Sodium	267.87mg	17%
Potassium	243.66mg	8%
Total Carbs	35.09g	18%
Sugars	23.79g	148%
Dietary Fiber	1.95g	12%
Protein	6.08g	19%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	10%
Iron	0.9mg	8%
Calcium	72.2mg	11%

* 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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