Flourless Carrot Cake with Mascarpone Frosting

INGREDIENTS

eggs (, separated)

1/8 tsp

cream of tartar

1 cup

plus 2 tablespoons sugar (, divided)

zest of one medium orange

1/2 tsp

cinnamon

1/4 tsp

salt

2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

large carrots (, finely grated (about 2 cups grated carrots))

1 3/4 cups

almond flour

1 cup

heavy cream

tub ((8 ounces) mascarpone cheese, room temperature)

1/2 cup

powdered sugar