German Carrot-Hazelnut Cake Recipe

Name: German Carrot-Hazelnut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 large eggs, separated; salt (a big pinch); 1 cup sugar, divided; 1/4 cup hot water; 2 2/3 cups finely grated carrots; 2 2/3 cups ground hazelnuts; 2/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon rum; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; Chocolate Glaze; 2 cups sifted powdered sugar; 1/4 cup cocoa; 5 -6 tablespoons hot water

Servings: persons

5 large eggs, separated
salt (a big pinch)
1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup hot water
2 2/3 cups finely grated carrots
2 2/3 cups ground hazelnuts
2/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon rum
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
Chocolate Glaze
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
5 -6 tablespoons hot water

1
In a bowl, beat the egg whites and salt using an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form; gradually add 1/3 cup sugar, beating until stiff.
2
In a bowl, beat egg yolks and 1/4 cup hot water at medium-high speed until foamy.
3
Gradually add remaining 2/3 cup sugar; beat 3 minutes or until thick and pale.
4
Stir the carrots and next 7 ingredients into the yolk mixture; fold in egg white mixture.
5
Pour batter into a lightly greased 10-inch springform pan.
6
Bake in a 325u00b0 oven for 50 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
7
Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove sides of pan, and cool completely on a wire rack.
8
To make Chocolate Glaze: combine sugar and cocoa; stir in water until spreading consistency.
9
Spread top and sides of cake with Chocolate Glaze.

692

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 large eggs, separated, salt (a big pinch), 1 cup sugar, divided, 1/4 cup hot water, and more.

Yes, German Carrot-Hazelnut 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.

German Carrot-Hazelnut Cake

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