Aargau Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Aargau Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 cup grated carrots; 1 cup ground almonds; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

3 eggs
3/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1
Prepare the 9 inch cake pan by rubbing the inside well with a drop of cooking oil and then scattering a little flour over it. Preheat oven to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2
Separate the eggs and beat the yolks into the sugar thoroughly. Add lemon juice and grated rind, carrots, almonds, flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
3
Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into cake mixture. Pour batter into 9 inch cake pan.
4
Bake at 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 45 minutes.
5
This cake is often iced with 3/4 cup confectioners sugar into which is beaten 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Little marzipan carrots are the traditional decoration.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 eggs, 3/4 cup white sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Aargau Carrot Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Aargau Carrot Cake

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