Canton Aargau is composed of Switzerland's most fertile farmlands, celebrated for fruit, vegetables and the famous Carrot Cake. Moist, delicious and light, it contains no added fat besides what's naturally contained in the eggs.
Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Swiss
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare the 9 inch cake pan by rubbing the inside well with a drop of cooking oil and then scattering a little flour over it. Preheat oven to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Separate the eggs and beat the yolks into the sugar thoroughly. Add lemon juice and grated rind, carrots, almonds, flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
- Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into cake mixture. Pour batter into 9 inch cake pan.
- Bake at 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 45 minutes.
- This cake is often iced with 3/4 cup confectioners sugar into which is beaten 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Little marzipan carrots are the traditional decoration.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 64.8 mg, Sugar 21.2 g
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Alex Nerfersbuck
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.
Gregory Reed
[email protected]I loved the unique flavor of this carrot cake. It's definitely a keeper.
Abubakar Abdullahi
[email protected]This carrot cake is my new go-to recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Alex Sk Munna
[email protected]The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself was delicious.
Xolisa Hina
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my party.
Shel Stoneman
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!
masters engineering
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful.
Philemon Wak
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.
Abdul Salam
[email protected]This is my favorite carrot cake recipe. It's easy to make and always a hit with my friends.
Zobia Sajid
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. My family loves it!
Krish Krish
[email protected]This Aargau carrot cake is a real treat! It's moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.