Carrot Cake With Lime And Mascarpone Topping

Name: Carrot Cake With Lime And Mascarpone Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 level teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, preferably freshly ground; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 cup light muscovado or light brown sugar; 2/3 cup (scant) sunflower oil; 2 organic large eggs; 2 1/2 cups coarsely grated organic carrots; 3/4 cup shelled walnuts, roughly chopped; 1 lime; 1 cup (scant) mascarpone; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup unrefined confectioners' sugar; juice of 1/2 lemon, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 level teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, preferably freshly ground
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup light muscovado or light brown sugar
2/3 cup (scant) sunflower oil
2 organic large eggs
2 1/2 cups coarsely grated organic carrots
3/4 cup shelled walnuts, roughly chopped
1 lime
1 cup (scant) mascarpone
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup unrefined confectioners' sugar
juice of 1/2 lemon, or to taste

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["Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and line two 8"" cake pans (or one deep pan). Sift the flour and baking powder together into a large bowl and mix in the spices.", "Using an electric mixer, whisk together the muscovado (or brown) sugar, sunflower oil, and eggs until smooth. With a large metal spoon, fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts, then fold in the flour and spices until evenly combined.", "Spoon the mixture into the prepared cake pan(s), set on a baking tray, and bake until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean; test after 25 minutes for layer cake; 40 minutes for a deep cake. Leave to cool in the pan(s) on a wire rack.", "For the frosting, pare a few shreds of lime zest with a zester and set aside; grate the rest of the zest and squeeze the juice from one half. In a bowl, beat the mascarpone with the softened butter, sugar, grated lime zest, and the lime and lemon juices. Taste. I like a good sharp topping, so sometimes add more lime, sometimes more lemon juice.", "Sandwich the layers together with some of the mascarpone mixture, (or cut a deep cake into two layers). Spread the frosting over the top of the cake and smooth it down the sides to cover completely, then ruffle the surface. Either refrigerate or serve immediately, topped with the reserved zest. I like it a little cold, so that the frosting has set slightly.", "Add snowdrops in season!"]

1209

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 all-purpose flour, 2 level teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, preferably freshly ground, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cake With Lime And Mascarpone Topping 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.

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