A classic dessert that never goes out of style. Its combination of spicy flavours, moist texture and creamy topping makes it a favourite for any occasion. Here's an easy and delicious recipe for making your own carrot cake at home:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 300 g grated carrots
- 200 g wheat flour
- 200 g brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 100 ml sunflower oil
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 pinch of salt
For coverage:
- 250 g cream cheese (Philadelphia or mascarpone type)
- 110 g icing sugar
- 3-4 drops vanilla extract
- 50 g butter at room temperature
- Chopped walnuts for garnish (optional)
Elaboration:
1. Prepare the sponge cake:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, mix the grated carrots, flour, brown sugar, eggs, sunflower oil, baking powder, spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and ground cloves) and salt.
- Mix well until a homogeneous dough is obtained.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured baking tin.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before topping.
2. Prepare the topping:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, icing sugar, vanilla and butter at room temperature until light and fluffy.
- Cover the cooled sponge cake with the cream cheese cream.
- Garnish with chopped nuts, if desired.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving.
3. Advice:
- For a more intense carrot flavour, you can use dark carrots or even add a little carrot puree to the dough.
- You can add other spices to the dough, such as cardamom or allspice.
- If you don't have nuts, you can decorate the cake with sultanas, grated coconut or grated chocolate.
- The carrot cake keeps well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
5. Serve:
- 4.1. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- 4.2. Serve the ratatouille tartlets with tuna hot or at room temperature.
Carrot cake appeals to those looking for healthy desserts, gourmets who appreciate complex flavours, vegetarians, lovers of home baking, and both children and adults for its sweet taste and smooth texture. Bel.
Enjoy your delicious homemade carrot cake!
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