Carrot Cake: A Versatile Delight for Every Hour
This scrumptious carrot cake is a versatile delight that suits any occasion. Whether you’re craving a mid-morning snack, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a sweet after-dinner treat, this cake has you covered.
To create this delectable dessert, gather the following ingredients:
– Vegetable oil: 0.200 grams
– Granulated sugar: 0.200 grams
– Brown sugar: 0.080 grams
– Eggs: 0.150 grams
– Orange zest: 0.10 grams
– Flour: 0.280 grams
– Baking soda: 0.005 grams
– Baking powder: 0.010 grams
– Cinnamon: 0.010 grams
– Grated carrots: 0.200 grams
– Coconut flakes: 0.100 grams
– Pineapple pieces: 0.200 grams
– Hazelnuts: 0.100 grams
Now, let’s bake this delightful cake:
1. Combine it with baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
2. Beat them with granulated sugar and brown sugar until they become foamy. Gradually add vegetable oil while continuing to mix.
3. Incorporate orange zest into the mixture, followed by the flour.
4. Mix in hazelnuts and coconut flakes using a spatula.
5. Add the grated carrots and pineapple pieces, ensuring everything is well combined.
6. Pour the entire mixture into a preheated oven tray and bake at 170 degrees Celsius for 30-40 minutes.
For the luscious frosting, gather these ingredients:
– Egg white: 0.090 grams
– Granulated sugar: 0.130 grams
– Vanilla sugar: 0.010 grams
– Butter: 0.145 grams
– Cream cheese: 0.300 grams
And now, the frosting process:
1. Place it in a glass bowl and beat it with a whisk. Slowly add granulated sugar.
2. Transfer the glass bowl over a pot of boiling water and continue manual mixing for about 8 minutes.
3. After 8 minutes, remove the bowl from the pot and whisk the egg white for another 10-12 minutes until it turns glossy.
4. Add softened butter and mix until fully incorporated.
5. Slowly add spoonfuls of the meringue-butter mixture to the cream cheese, blending until both creams are harmoniously combined.
To assemble the cake:
1. Cut three circles (each 20 cm in diameter) from the cake sheet.
2. Alternate cake layers with frosting—cake layer, frosting, cake layer, frosting, and so on.
3. Cover the entire cake with frosting, sprinkle coconut flakes on top, and decorate with carrot peelings.
Now, sit back, savor the flavors, and enjoy your delightful carrot cake!