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Carrot-Pine Nut Cake from Parma Recipe

Carrot-Pine Nut Cake from Parma Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup pine nuts (about 6 oz)
1 cup sugar, divided in half
1 tsp fennel seed
1 lemon , juice and zest of
2 cups carrots, peeled and shredded (about 6 carrots)
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)
5 eggs
powdered sugar, for garnish

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a medium bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
Place the pine nuts, 1/2 cup sugar, and fennel seeds in a food processor and pulse to mince the nuts. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and the carrots (easily shredded with the food processor attachment). Pulse to mince the carrots. Add the mascarpone cheese and pulse until the cheese is incorporated. If you can't find mascarpone, cream cheese is a good substitute.
In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, cream together the butter and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well between adding each additional egg.
Add the carrot mixture to the butter mixture and stir until combined. Add in 1/3 of the reserved dry ingredients and stir until just incorporated. Add the rest in thirds the same way.
Place the mixture in a lightly greased and floured 8 by 10 by-2-inch baking dish. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Giada filled a cupcake-paper-lined muffin tin 3/4 full each, and baked for 18-20 minutes for individual portions.
Let the bread/cake cool for 1 hour, then dust with powdered sugar. Cut into squares and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	539.41 Kcal (2258 kJ)
Calories from fat	296.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.95g	51%
Cholesterol	151.88mg	51%
Sodium	219.95mg	9%
Potassium	491.07mg	10%
Total Carbs	52.74g	18%
Sugars	17.2g	69%
Dietary Fiber	3.25g	13%
Protein	11.46g	23%
Vitamin C	6mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	15%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	141.8mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	318.57 Kcal (1334 kJ)
Calories from fat	175.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.46g	51%
Cholesterol	89.7mg	51%
Sodium	129.9mg	9%
Potassium	290.01mg	10%
Total Carbs	31.15g	18%
Sugars	10.16g	69%
Dietary Fiber	1.92g	13%
Protein	6.77g	23%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	15%
Iron	1.3mg	12%
Calcium	83.7mg	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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