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Carrot Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting and Salted Caramel
Dessert

Carrot Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting and Salted Caramel

1 u 15 minVoor 12Nutri-Score D€€
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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

12 personen
  • eggs (large, at room temperature)Zuivel3 stukken
  • granulated sugarVoorraadkast100 g
  • brown sugarVoorraadkast100 g
  • olive oilVoorraadkast150 ml
  • full-fat Greek yogurtZuivel100 g
  • all-purpose flourGranen250 g
  • carrots (finely grated)Groente en fruit300 g
  • ground cinnamonKruiden en specerijen2 g
  • ground gingerKruiden en specerijen1 g
  • saltKruiden en specerijen3 g
  • baking powderVoorraadkast8 g
  • vanilla extractVoorraadkast5 ml
  • walnuts (chopped, optional)Noten en zaden60 g
  • cream cheese (softened)Zuivel226 g
  • unsalted butter (softened)Zuivel113 g
  • powdered sugar (sifted)Voorraadkast300 g
  • vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)Voorraadkast5 ml
  • ground cinnamon (for the frosting)Kruiden en specerijen1 g
  • salt (pinch, for the frosting)Kruiden en specerijen1 g
  • salted caramel sauce (homemade, for drizzling)Voorraadkast60 ml
  • walnuts (chopped, for decoration, optional)Noten en zaden30 g

per portie

Voedingswaarden

306kcal

Koolhydraten
40 g
Eiwitten
4 g
Vetten
15 g
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wat je gebruikt

Keukengerei

  • Oven
  • Taartvorm
  • Mengkom ×2
  • Garde
  • Handmixer
  • Spatel

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Bereiding

  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.
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  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.
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  3. Combine the dry ingredients

    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, salt and baking powder.
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  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.
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  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.
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  6. Cool the cake

    • Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
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  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.
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  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.
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