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Quick and Delicious Carrot and Walnut Cake: Simple and Flavorful
Ingredients
Instructions
Cooking Tips
Nutritional Benefits
Quick and Delicious Carrot and Walnut Cake: Simple and Flavorful
Ingredients
Eggs: 3 large
Sugar: 150 g (about 3/4 cup)
Vegetable Oil: 80 ml (about 1/3 cup)
Flour: 180 g (about 1 1/2 cups) – All-purpose or 000 flour
Orange Zest: From 1 orange
Grated Carrot: 200 g (about 2 medium carrots)
Walnuts: 100 g (about 1/2 cup), chopped
Salt: A pinch
Baking Powder: 2 teaspoons
Spice Mix for Cake: 1/2 teaspoon (includes cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, vanilla, and anise)
Cinnamon: 1/4 teaspoon
Orange Juice: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Prepare the Batter:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
Gradually add the vegetable oil while continuing to whisk, ensuring that it is fully incorporated into the egg mixture.
Incorporate the Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, spice mix, and cinnamon. Sifting helps to aerate the flour and evenly distribute the baking powder and spices.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix to avoid a dense cake.
Add Flavor and Texture:
Add the grated carrot, orange zest, and orange juice to the batter. Stir gently to combine, ensuring the carrot and zest are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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