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Recipe
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 200 g sugar
- 220 g brown sugar
- 300 g wheat flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp fresh ginger
- 0.5 tsp cardamom
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 180 ml vegetable oil
- 4 egg(s)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 120 g toasted pecans
- 315 g carrot(s)
For the icing (optional):
- 110 g cream cheese
- 110 g unsalted butter
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 250 g powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparing the ingredients:
- 1Grate the carrots.
- 2Roughly chop the pecans.
Preparing the carrot cake:
- 3Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- 4In a large bowl, mix the white sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 5Add the vegetable oil, the eggs, and the vanilla extract.
- 6Mix until the batter is smooth.
- 7Add the toasted pecans and grated carrots.
- 8Mix well.
- 9Pour the batter into a buttered and floured cake pan.
- 10Bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- 11Let cool completely before icing.
Preparing the icing:
- 12In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth.
- 13Add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
Assembly:
- 14Spread the icing over the cooled cake and serve.
About this dish
Carrot cake is a soft, fragrant cake made with grated carrots, which bring both sweetness and moisture. Usually enriched with nuts (such as pecans or walnuts), warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger, and sometimes raisins or pineapple, this cake is as indulgent as it is comforting. It is traditionally topped with a smooth, slightly tangy cream cheese frosting, which perfectly contrasts with the sweet, spiced taste of the cake. Carrot cake can be served in simple slices for a snack or presented in decorated tiers for a special occasion. Its dense yet melting texture and spiced aromas make it a classic enjoyed in every season.
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