Carrot Passion Layer Cake

Carrot cake is believed to have originated from Medieval Europe, where sugar and sweeteners were scarce, and carrots were used as a substitute for sweeteners in desserts.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Carrot Passion Layer Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Carrots
• 250 gram All-purpose flour
• 200 gram Granulated sugar
• 180 ml Vegetable oil
• 3 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Passion fruit pulp
• 250 gram Cream cheese
• 100 gram Unsalted butter
• 200 gram Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine grated carrots, flour, sugar, oil, eggs, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. Divide the batter equally among the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
5. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and passion fruit pulp until smooth and creamy.
7. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture over the cake. Repeat with the remaining layers.
8. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
9. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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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.