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Carrot Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting and Salted Caramel
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Carrot Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting and Salted Caramel

1 h 15 minPara 12Nutri-Score D€€
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Ingredientes

12 personas
  • eggs (large, at room temperature)Lácteos3 piezas
  • granulated sugarDespensa100 g
  • brown sugarDespensa100 g
  • olive oilDespensa150 ml
  • full-fat Greek yogurtLácteos100 g
  • all-purpose flourCereales250 g
  • carrots (finely grated)Frutas y verduras300 g
  • ground cinnamonEspecias2 g
  • ground gingerEspecias1 g
  • saltEspecias3 g
  • baking powderDespensa8 g
  • vanilla extractDespensa5 ml
  • walnuts (chopped, optional)Frutos secos y semillas60 g
  • cream cheese (softened)Lácteos226 g
  • unsalted butter (softened)Lácteos113 g
  • powdered sugar (sifted)Despensa300 g
  • vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)Despensa5 ml
  • ground cinnamon (for the frosting)Especias1 g
  • salt (pinch, for the frosting)Especias1 g
  • salted caramel sauce (homemade, for drizzling)Despensa60 ml
  • walnuts (chopped, for decoration, optional)Frutos secos y semillas30 g

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Nutrición

306kcal

Carbohidratos
40 g
Proteínas
4 g
Grasas
15 g
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Utensilios

  • Horno
  • Molde para bizcocho
  • Bol ×2
  • Varillas
  • Batidora de varillas
  • Espátula

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Preparación

  1. Preheat and prepare the pan

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Grease and line a 9x9 inch cake pan with parchment paper.
    Paso 1
  2. Whisk the wet ingredients

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar and brown sugar until slightly lighter in color.
    • Add the olive oil, Greek yogurt and vanilla extract.
    • Whisk until smooth and well combined.
    Paso 2
  3. Combine the dry ingredients

    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, salt and baking powder.
    Paso 3
  4. Make the batter

    • Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, without overmixing.
    • Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
    Paso 4
  5. Bake the cake

    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.
    • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
    Paso 5
  6. Cool the cake

    • Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
    Paso 6
  7. Make the cinnamon cream cheese frosting

    • Beat the butter until smooth and creamy.
    • Add the softened cream cheese and beat until fully combined.
    • Mix in the vanilla bean paste, cinnamon and a pinch of salt, then gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until light, fluffy and smooth.
    Paso 7
  8. Frost and decorate

    • Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
    • Finish with a drizzle of salted caramel sauce and garnish with chopped walnuts.
    Paso 8