Carrot-Apple Spice Cake with Browned-Butter Glaze

Carrot cake dates back to medieval times and was originally made without sugar or sweeteners. The sweetness came from the carrots themselves, which were much sweeter back then.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Carrot-Apple Spice Cake with Browned-Butter Glaze

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Carrots
• 200 gram Apples
• 200 gram All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 150 gram Unsalted butter
• 150 gram Granulated sugar
• 3 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 100 gram Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, grated apples, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. While the cake is baking, prepare the browned-butter glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook until the butter turns a golden brown color and has a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the powdered sugar until smooth.
7. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Drizzle the browned-butter glaze over the cooled cake. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.