AARGAU CARROT CAKE

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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

3 eggs
¾ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup ground almonds
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

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

Alex Nerfersbuck
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This cake was easy to make and it tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.


Gregory Reed
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I loved the unique flavor of this carrot cake. It's definitely a keeper.


Abubakar Abdullahi
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This carrot cake is my new go-to recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Alex Sk Munna
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The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself was delicious.


Xolisa Hina
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my party.


Shel Stoneman
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


masters engineering
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful.


Philemon Wak
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Abdul Salam
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This is my favorite carrot cake recipe. It's easy to make and always a hit with my friends.


Zobia Sajid
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. My family loves it!


Krish Krish
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This Aargau carrot cake is a real treat! It's moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.