Carrot Cake With Buttermilk Glaze

Carrot cake is believed to have originated from Europe during the Middle Ages when sugar and sweeteners were scarce, and carrots were used as a substitute for sugar in desserts.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Carrot Cake With Buttermilk Glaze

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, International 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 All-purpose flour
• 200 gram Sugar
• 180 ml Vegetable oil
• 3 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 120 ml Buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 100 gram Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, flour, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until well combined.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
4. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. While the cake is baking, prepare the buttermilk glaze. In a small saucepan, heat the buttermilk over low heat until warm. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and powdered sugar until smooth.
6. 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.
7. Pour the buttermilk glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to soak in.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

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.