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Carrot Cake
: Tender and Moist with Zesty Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

85 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
19
Ingredients
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Moist, nutty carrot cake with warm spices and zesty lemon cream cheese frosting - a European classic. The earthy sweetness of the carrots pairs perfectly with the tangy frosting, creating a delightful contrast in every bite. A timeless treat for any celebration or afternoon coffee!

Ingredients

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For the Cake
225 gAll-purpose flour
100 gGround hazelnuts
1 tspBaking powder
1 tspBaking soda
1 tspSalt
1 1/2 tspGround cinnamon
1/2 tsp Ground ginger
200 gGranulated sugar
115 gUnsalted butter
4 largeEggs
2 cupsCarrots
from 1 lemonLemon zest
from 1 lemonLemon juice
1 tspVanilla extract
30 gWalnuts or pecans
For the Frosting
225 gCream cheese
115 g Unsalted butter
450 gIcing sugar
2 tbspLemon juice
1 tspVanilla extract

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, letting the excess hang over the long sides to form a sling.

Description - Step 2

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground hazelnuts, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger (if using) until well combined.

Description - Step 3

Whisk Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, butter, eggs, shredded carrots, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Description - Step 4

Combine Batter

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding with a rubber spatula just until no streaks of flour remain. Gently stir in the chopped walnuts or pecans.

Description - Step 5

Bake Cake

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before using the parchment sling to transfer it to a rack to cool completely.

Description - Step 6

Make Frosting

While the cake cools, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in the icing sugar on low speed, then increase to medium-high and beat until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes more. Beat in the lemon juice.

Description - Step 7

Frost Cake

Spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cooled cake. For a decorative touch, use the back of a spoon to swirl the frosting. Sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts if desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Step 1
Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan
5 minutes
Step 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
5 minutes
Step 3
Whisk Wet Ingredients
5 minutes
Step 4
Combine Batter
5 minutes
Step 5
Bake Cake
50 minutes
Step 6
Make Frosting
10 minutes
Step 7
Frost Cake
5 minutes

Plate it up!

Plating

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Cut the cake into thick slices and arrange them on individual dessert plates for an elegant presentation. For a striking display, stack the slices on a tiered dessert plate, serve them on small wooden boards for a rustic charm, or place each slice on its mini cake stand for an elevated, sophisticated touch.

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Pairing

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Serve the carrot cake with a steaming cup of black tea or creamy cappuccino. For a special occasion or dessert platter, pair the carrot cake with a basque burnt cheesecake, offering a rich and creamy option alongside the spiced sweetness. For a well-rounded meal, serve the carrot cake with baked crab cakes, providing a savoury contrast to this sweet indulgence.

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Garnishing

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Lightly dust the sliced cake with ground cinnamon and garnish with shaved carrots, finely chopped hazelnuts, or pistachios before serving.

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