If you are looking for a nutritious dessert, full of taste and flavor, but also perfect for a dinner with your loved ones, carrot and walnut cake is definitely the perfect choice. This recipe combines the unmistakable and slightly crunchy taste of walnuts with the freshness of carrots, offering an unforgettable culinary experience. Perfect for evenings spent with a larger group of friends, this cake combines the joy of sharing and the richness of natural flavors.

Contents:

1. Carrot and walnut cake - preparation method

1.1. Carrot and walnut cake ingredients for [8 people]

2. Carrot and walnut cake - how can you customize the basic recipe?

1. Carrot and walnut cake - preparation method

To ensure that you get a perfect Lenten cake with carrot and walnut, which encourages all your loved ones to try it, you must follow a few simple steps.

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C and prepare a baking tray, covering it with baking paper or with a little butter (or even with cooking spray) and flour. Grate the carrots on a fine grater and set them aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the brown sugar until you get an airy and homogeneous composition. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing until homogenized.

Step 3

Mix flour, baking powder, sodium bicarbonate, salt and cinnamon. Add this mixture over the composition with eggs, brown sugar, oil and vanilla, homogenizing carefully to obtain the dough.

Step 4

Add the chopped walnuts to the dough, making sure they are evenly distributed. The nuts will provide a crunchy texture and a rich aroma.

Step 5

Pour the dough into the prepared pan and level the surface for even baking. Put the cake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until the composition acquires a golden hue.

Step 6

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool before serving.

Step 7

Cut the cake into 8 generous portions. Sit down at the table with friends and family, to enjoy this aromatic and crunchy cake together.

1.1. Carrot and walnut cake ingredients for [8 people]

Here is the list of ingredients that will help you get a special cake:

• 2 medium carrots, fresh and finely grated;
• 3 large eggs;
• 200 g of brown sugar (or flavors and sweeteners , according to preferences);
• 170 ml vegetable oil;
• cooking spray ;
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract;
• 230 g of wholemeal flour;
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder, to raise the dough
• ½ teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate, for texture and taste
• ½ teaspoon of salt, for the balance of taste
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, for the warmth of the aroma
• 150 g of chopped walnuts;

1-2 cups of protein powder , depending on your preferences.

2. Carrot and walnut cake - how can you customize the basic recipe?

If you have already prepared the carrot and walnut cake, but you want to add a touch of personality to the basic recipe, you have the possibility to change the list of ingredients a little.

• Peanut butter:

Peanut butter can be added to the dough or used for the glaze. The distinct aroma of peanuts and the creamy texture will add an original note.

• Turmeric and honey:

Including these ingredients, you will create a cake with golden hues and warm and inviting aromas. This combination brings health benefits and a distinct aroma.

• Nutmeg and chia seeds:

The mixture of nutmeg and chia seeds brings a crunchy texture and a special aroma.

• Whipped cream and berries:

You can include whipped cream in the dough and decorate the cake with fresh or frozen berries for extra freshness and flavor.

• Lavender and white chocolate:

Dried lavender in the dough and melted white chocolate in the glaze will help you create an elegant and fragrant cake, perfect for special occasions.

• Espresso and milk chocolate:

Including a shot of strong espresso in the dough and a few pieces of milk chocolate you will get an intense taste and a unique texture.

If you have decided to prepare a simple cake with carrot and walnut, you can follow the basic recipe or have fun with the ingredients. If you are looking for a unique gastronomic experience, try to include one or more of the ingredients above, just to give birth to a truly unique cake that everyone will like.

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