Carrot Cake Recipe

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Carrot Cake
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  1. Lightly toast the walnuts (Spread the nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and toast in a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven until the skins start to darken and wrinkle. When the nuts are cool enough to handle, wrap them in a kitchen towel and rub vigorously to remove skins. Not every speck will come off.) and then coarsely chop; set aside. Peel the carrots and cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) slices.
  2. Bring a large saucepan three-fourths full of water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain and let cool. In a food processor, purée the cooked carrots. You should have about 1 cup (8 fl oz./225 ml) purée.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line the bottom of an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking pan with parchment (baking) paper.
  4. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together onto a sheet of waxed paper; set aside.
  5. In a large bowl whisk together the eggs and brown sugar until well combined. Whisk in the milk and melted butter. Whisk in the dry ingredients and then the carrot purée. Using a large rubber spatula, stir in the walnuts and currants.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until lightly browned and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Run a table knife around the edge of the pan and invert the cake onto a serving plate. Peel off the parchment paper.
  7. To make the frosting, using a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla with the paddle on medium speed until combined. Using a straight frosting spatula, spread the frosting on the top and sides of the cake. Refrigerate the cake if not serving immediately. Remove it from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 499.9 Kcal (2093 kJ)
Calories from fat 215.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.96g 37%
Cholesterol 89.36mg 30%
Sodium 299.93mg 12%
Potassium 474.08mg 10%
Total Carbs 67.25g 22%
Sugars 49.26g 197%
Dietary Fiber 3.06g 12%
Protein 7.48g 15%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 18%
Iron 2.1mg 11%
Calcium 144.8mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 294.85 Kcal (1234 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.13g 37%
Cholesterol 52.71mg 30%
Sodium 176.9mg 12%
Potassium 279.62mg 10%
Total Carbs 39.67g 22%
Sugars 29.05g 197%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 12%
Protein 4.41g 15%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 18%
Iron 1.2mg 11%
Calcium 85.4mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.4
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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