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German Carrot-Hazelnut Cake
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
Ready In: 95 Minutes
Servings: 6
From Southern Living.
Ingredients:
5 large eggs, separated
salt (a big pinch)
1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup hot water
2 2/3 cups finely grated carrots
2 2/3 cups ground hazelnuts
2/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon rum
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
5 -6 tablespoons hot water
Directions:
1. In a bowl, beat the egg whites and salt using an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form; gradually add 1/3 cup sugar, beating until stiff.
2. In a bowl, beat egg yolks and 1/4 cup hot water at medium-high speed until foamy.
3. Gradually add remaining 2/3 cup sugar; beat 3 minutes or until thick and pale.
4. Stir the carrots and next 7 ingredients into the yolk mixture; fold in egg white mixture.
5. Pour batter into a lightly greased 10-inch springform pan.
6. Bake in a 325° oven for 50 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
7. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove sides of pan, and cool completely on a wire rack.
8. To make Chocolate Glaze: combine sugar and cocoa; stir in water until spreading consistency.
9. Spread top and sides of cake with Chocolate Glaze.
By RecipeOfHealth.com