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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 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
from @sweetconfection18 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • eggs (large, at room temperature)Dairy3 pieces
  • granulated sugarPantry100 g
  • brown sugarPantry100 g
  • olive oilPantry150 ml
  • full-fat Greek yogurtDairy100 g
  • all-purpose flourGrains250 g
  • carrots (finely grated)Produce300 g
  • ground cinnamonSpices2 g
  • ground gingerSpices1 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • baking powderPantry8 g
  • vanilla extractPantry5 ml
  • walnuts (chopped, optional)Nuts & seeds60 g
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy226 g
  • unsalted butter (softened)Dairy113 g
  • powdered sugar (sifted)Pantry300 g
  • vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)Pantry5 ml
  • ground cinnamon (for the frosting)Spices1 g
  • salt (pinch, for the frosting)Spices1 g
  • salted caramel sauce (homemade, for drizzling)Pantry60 ml
  • walnuts (chopped, for decoration, optional)Nuts & seeds30 g

per serving

Nutrition

306kcal

Carbs
40 g
Proteins
4 g
Fat
15 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Cake pan
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Whisk
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula

step by step

Method

  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.
    Step 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.
    Step 2

  3. Combine the dry ingredients

    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, salt and baking powder.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 5

  6. Cool the cake

    • Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 8
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