Carrot Cake With Zante Currant & Cardamom Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake With Zante Currant & Cardamom
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 3/4 cup Brown Sugar; 1 teaspoon Rum Essence; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence; 2 Large Eggs; 2 cups Shredded Carrots; Handful Zante Currant; 1.5 cups Patent Flour; 1/2 cup Self-Rising Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1/2 Orange, Zest of; 1/5 teaspoon Salt (or taste the batter to test); 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil; 1/3 cup Greek Yogurt; Frosting; 80 grams Softened Butter; 150 grams Cream Cheese; 1/2 teaspoon Rum Essence; 1/3 cup Powdered Sugar (Taste to Test); Pinch Salt (it will lift up the whole taste!); Pinch Grounded Nutmeg (a bit for the top)

Servings: persons

Cake
3/4 cup Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Rum Essence
1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
2 Large Eggs
2 cups Shredded Carrots
Handful Zante Currant
1.5 cups Patent Flour
1/2 cup Self-Rising Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Cardamom
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 Orange, Zest of
1/5 teaspoon Salt (or taste the batter to test)
1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
1/3 cup Greek Yogurt
Frosting
80 grams Softened Butter
150 grams Cream Cheese
1/2 teaspoon Rum Essence
1/3 cup Powdered Sugar (Taste to Test)
Pinch Salt (it will lift up the whole taste!)
Pinch Grounded Nutmeg (a bit for the top)

1
In a bowl of mixer, beat together sugar and eggs until thick. Add rum and vanilla.
2
In a large bowl, combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, cinnamon. Add carrots, zante currant and orange zest, toss to coat.
3
Add flour mixture, alternately with yogurt and oil, to egg mixture. Stir with spatula. Add salt now and taste to test.
4
Preheat oven to 325 (180C). Grease a loaf pan or insert baking paper in it. Pour batter in pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then out on a rack to cool completely. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.

1015

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 3/4 cup Brown Sugar, 1 teaspoon Rum Essence, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cake With Zante Currant & Cardamom 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.

Carrot Cake With Zante Currant & Cardamom

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