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02.04.2025 Moist Carrot Cake for the Easter Season
Spring is finally here, along with the colourful Easter season. As the first sunshine brings nature back to life, it’s the perfect moment to welcome spring into your kitchen. A wonderfully moist and aromatic carrot cake is just the thing – a true Easter classic that brings freshness and springtime flavour to your table.
Here’s the recipe for this delicious taste of spring. Ingredients:
For the cake:
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400 g carrots
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250 g flour
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250 g sugar
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200 g ground nuts
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2 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp cinnamon
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4 eggs
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250 ml vegetable oil
For the frosting:
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300 g cream cheese
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100 g icing sugar (powdered sugar)
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1 packet vanilla sugar
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1 tsp lemon juice
Preparation Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (top and bottom heat). Wash, peel, and finely grate the carrots.
Preparation Step 2
Add the sugar, cinnamon, oil, and eggs to a bowl and mix well using a stand mixer or a hand mixer.
Preparation Step 3
Add the grated carrots and the ground nuts to the mixture and stir until well combined.
Preparation Step 4
Combine the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl, then add to the batter and mix until well incorporated.
Preparation Step 5
Pour the batter into a greased springform pan and bake in the preheated oven at 180°C (top and bottom heat) for about 40–50 minutes.
Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely.
Preparation Step 6
To prepare the frosting, mix the cream cheese and lemon juice on low speed until smooth. Gradually add the icing sugar and vanilla sugar and continue mixing until creamy and smooth.
Preparation Step 7
When the cake is fully cooled, use a spatula to spread the frosting evenly over the surface.
Decorate the cake however you like! Marzipan carrots, chocolate eggs, or brittle add a sweet and crunchy finishing touch. Get inspired by these ideas and decorate your cake just the way you like it.
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Written by:
Vanessa