Almond Carrot Cake With Vanilla Icing Recipe

Name: Almond Carrot Cake With Vanilla Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb carrots, peeled and grated; 2 None limes, zested and juiced; 1 oz fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated; 4 cups ground almonds; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 9 None eggs, separated; 1 cup sugar; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 None vanilla pod; 1 cup butter, softened; 2/3 cup powdered sugar; 1 1/3 lbs cream cheese

Servings: persons

3/4 lb carrots, peeled and grated
2 None limes, zested and juiced
1 oz fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
4 cups ground almonds
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
9 None eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 None vanilla pod
1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1 1/3 lbs cream cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Toss carrots in 3 tbsp lime juice. Mix ginger with ground almonds in a bowl. Add sifted flour and baking powder. Beat egg whites in 2 batches until stiff, gradually adding sugar and vanilla extract. Stir beaten egg yolks gently into egg whites.
2
Grease and flour a 13 x 9 in cake pan. Fold the carrots and ginger almond mixture into the eggs until combined and pour batter into pan. Bake for 30 mins. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
3
To make the icing, score vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds. Beat butter and powdered sugar until smooth, stir in vanilla. Stir in cream cheese. Ice the cooled cake and sprinkle with lime zest.

2555

kcal

Calories

192

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb carrots, peeled and grated, 2 None limes, zested and juiced, 1 oz fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated, 4 cups ground almonds, and more.

Yes, Almond Carrot Cake With Vanilla Icing 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.

Almond Carrot Cake With Vanilla Icing

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