Donna Hay'S Food Processor Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Donna Hay'S Food Processor Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the cake:; 400 grams carrots, peeled and roughly chopped; 120 grams pecans or walnuts (1 cup); 175 grams brown sugar (1 cup); 110 grams granulated sugar (1/2 cup); 225 grams all-purpose flour (see headnote); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 100 grams vegetable oil (1/2 cup); 70 grams Greek yogurt (1/4 cup); 2 eggs; 1 vanilla bean, seeds of; For the frosting:; 250 grams cream cheese, chopped and softened; 1/4 cup (50 grams) fresh ricotta; 1/3 cup (55 grams) confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds of

Servings: persons

For the cake:
400 grams carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
120 grams pecans or walnuts (1 cup)
175 grams brown sugar (1 cup)
110 grams granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
225 grams all-purpose flour (see headnote)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
100 grams vegetable oil (1/2 cup)
70 grams Greek yogurt (1/4 cup)
2 eggs
1 vanilla bean, seeds of
For the frosting:
250 grams cream cheese, chopped and softened
1/4 cup (50 grams) fresh ricotta
1/3 cup (55 grams) confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 vanilla bean, seeds of

1
Preheat the oven to 325u00b0F. Butter a 10-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2
In a food processor, process the carrots and nuts until finely chopped.
3
Add the rest of the ingredients and process, scraping down the bowl occasionally, until combined
4
Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until just cooked when tested with a toothpick or wooden skewer.
5
Allow to cool completely in the pan before turning out and frosting.
6
Combine all the ingredients in the food processor and process until smooth.
7
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.

1445

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the cake:, 400 grams carrots, peeled and roughly chopped, 120 grams pecans or walnuts (1 cup), 175 grams brown sugar (1 cup), and more.

Yes, Donna Hay'S Food Processor 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.

Donna Hay'S Food Processor Carrot Cake

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