Carrot Patch Chocolate Cake
Carrots were first used in sweet cakes during the medieval period when sugar and sweeteners were scarce.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Carrot Patch Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
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In a bowl, combine grated carrots, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
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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.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate. Dip gummy worms into the melted chocolate, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let them cool and harden.
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In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar with a few drops of green food coloring to make green icing.
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Once the cake has cooled, spread the green icing on top to resemble grass. Decorate with the chocolate-covered gummy worms to create a carrot patch.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
