Spiced Parsnip Cake
Parsnips were used in desserts before the arrival of sugar in Europe.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Spiced Parsnip Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a cake pan.
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Peel and grate the parsnips.
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In a large bowl, combine the grated parsnips, flour, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt. Mix well.
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Fold in the chopped walnuts.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
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Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- 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.
