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Carrot Cake

Discover this delicious carrot cake, a treasure of American pastry that has conquered palates around the world thanks to its enchanting fusion of carrots, enchanting spices, and a divinely creamy frosting. Dive into this autumnal sweetness, a true symphony of flavors that will enchant your taste buds with every bite, all year round.

Vegetarian Autumn
Course: Snack
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 55 minutes
Rest time: 150 minutes
Cost per serving: 0,69 €
Energy: 444 kcal / serving

Instructions

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Ingredients for servings

  • Ingrédients liquides :
  • 600 g of carrot
  • 1 orange
  • 4 eggs
  • 100 g of oil
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Ingrédients secs (c. à café rase) :
  • 60 g of walnut
  • 240 g of flour
  • 3 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
  • ½ teaspoon of nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon of powdered cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon of black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • Pour le glacage :
  • 50 g of unsalted butter
  • 200 g of cream cheese
  • 100 ml of heavy cream
  • 60 g of powdered sugar
  • 1 handful of walnut

Utensils

  • Oven
  • Four-sided grater
  • Microplane
  • Citrus juicer
  • Mixing bowlx 2
  • Rubber spatula
  • Scale
  • Hand mixer
  • Round cake pan

Rates (1)

Nutritional information *

  •  
    Per serving
    % RDA
  • Energy value
    444 kcal
    22 %
  • Fat
    29,74 g
    42 %
  • of which saturated
    9,66 g
    48 %
  • Carbohydrates
    30,11 g
    12 %
  • of which sugar
    12,14 g
    13 %
  • Protein
    9,16 g
    18 %
  • Fibers
    3,9 g
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* As an indication, before cooking, RDA of the EU.

nutritional advice

  • This carrot cake is a relatively healthy snack option. Carrots, the main ingredient in this recipe, are an excellent source of beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. They have many health benefits, including reducing cholesterol and improving eye health.

    The nuts added to the recipe are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber, which can help with satiety. They also contain essential vitamins and minerals.

    However, the cake also contains a substantial amount of sugar and fat, including butter and oil. It is therefore recommended to consume this cake in moderation.

    To make this cake healthier, you could consider reducing the amount of sugar and replacing some of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour to increase the fiber content.

    Overall, this carrot cake can be a healthier dessert option than other types of cakes, as long as it is consumed in moderation.