Traditional Swiss Carrot Cake (Aargauer Ruebli Torte) Recipe

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Traditional Swiss Carrot Cake (Aargauer Ruebli Torte)
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Directions:

  1. Combine carrots and nuts in a mixing bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs with the spices and baking powder, then blend into the carrot mixture.
  3. Beat the egg yolks until thick and lemony.
  4. Gradually beat the granulated sugar into the yolks, along with the lemon rind and the Kirsch (more authentic) or lemon juice (if you don't like to use alcohol in your cooking).
  5. Beat this mixture until thick, then stir into the carrot mixture.
  6. Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form, then fold them gently into the carrot mixture- do not overmix.
  7. Line an 8 springform pan with waxed paper or parchment.
  8. Grease pan (including the paper lining) and dust with a very light sprinkling of fine dry breadcrumbs.
  9. Shake pan to make sure breadcrumbs coat evenly.
  10. Pour batter into the pan and bake in a preheated moderate oven at 350 F for 1 hour, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  11. Let cool.
  12. Mix together glaze ingredients.
  13. Remove sides from pan and set cake on a wire rack that has been set over wax paper to catch the drips.
  14. Spoon the glaze over the top of the cake and sides, using a spatula to even out the glaze as you prefer.
  15. Garnish with some candied fruits, if desired.
  16. Store in a tightly covered cake box.
  17. This cake improves with age.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3139.6 Kcal (13145 kJ)
Calories from fat 1468.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 163.21g 251%
Cholesterol 1137.79mg 379%
Sodium 924.24mg 39%
Potassium 2824.62mg 60%
Total Carbs 357.28g 119%
Sugars 279.17g 1117%
Dietary Fiber 29.3g 117%
Protein 97.08g 194%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 16.1mg 89%
Calcium 1066.1mg 107%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 278.87 Kcal (1168 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.5g 251%
Cholesterol 101.06mg 379%
Sodium 82.1mg 39%
Potassium 250.9mg 60%
Total Carbs 31.74g 119%
Sugars 24.8g 1117%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 117%
Protein 8.62g 194%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 25%
Iron 1.4mg 89%
Calcium 94.7mg 107%

* 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

  • 75.6
    Points
  • 87
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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