Caramelized Macadamia Nut Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Caramelized Macadamia Nut Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups plus 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup macadamia nuts; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 pinch salt; 1 cup grated carrots; 1 None egg; 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt; 2/3 cup oil; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 cup orange liqueur; 2 pkg (8 oz each) cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/3 cup powdered sugar; 3 tbsp milk

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups plus 1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup macadamia nuts
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1 cup grated carrots
1 None egg
1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
2/3 cup oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup orange liqueur
2 pkg (8 oz each) cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup powdered sugar
3 tbsp milk

1
Place 1/3 cup of the granulated sugar and 2 tbsp water in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Cook, without stirring, until mixture is golden. Stir in the macadamia nuts. Pour out onto on a sheet of wax paper and set aside to cool. When cool, finely chop the macadamia nuts.
2
Preheat the oven to 325u00b0F. Grease and flour a 9 x 4 inch loaf pan. Mix the flour, 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl. Mix the carrots, egg, yogurt and oil and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Add to the flour mixture and mix well. Stir in 1/2 of the macadamia nuts. Pour in the prepared pan.
3
Bake for about 40 mins or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 45 mins. Remove from the pan and place on a serving plate. Pierce cake several times with a skewer. Drizzle with the orange liqueur. Let stand until completely cooled.
4
Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar and milk in large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Spread on top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with the remaining macadamia nuts and serve.

1382

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups plus 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup macadamia nuts, 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Macadamia Nut 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.

Caramelized Macadamia Nut Carrot Cake

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