Description
Sweet Swiss mountain charm meets classic carrot cake in this delightful Swiss Almond Carrot Cake, blending alpine nutty richness with spiced vegetable warmth. Delicate layers promise comfort and Swiss culinary tradition in each perfectly balanced slice you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Cake Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 ¼ cups ground almonds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 pinch salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan with grease and parchment paper lining.
- Whisk eggs and sugar vigorously until the mixture becomes pale and develops a light, airy texture.
- Incorporate grated carrots, ground almonds, freshly grated lemon zest, and lemon juice into the egg mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Create a separate mixture by combining flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt, whisking to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, using a delicate technique to maintain the cake’s airiness, mixing until just combined.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Once the cake has reached room temperature, dust the top generously with powdered sugar, creating an elegant finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Select fresh, organic carrots for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness in your cake.
- Grate carrots finely to ensure even distribution and smooth texture throughout the cake.
- Toast ground almonds briefly before adding to enhance their nutty aroma and depth of flavor.
- Swap regular sugar with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index and more complex caramel-like sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg