A rustic and moist cake made with grated carrots and a luscious cream cheese swirl. Topped with crunchy walnuts and candied carrot curls, this dessert is a perfect blend of sweetness and elegance.
Ingredients:
- 🥕 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🍬 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 🧈 1/2 cup melted butter
- 🥚 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 🥕 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
- 🧀 3.5 oz cream cheese
- 🥜 1/3 cup walnuts (for decoration)
- 🥕 Candied carrot curls (for decoration)
Directions:
🥄 Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C, fan-assisted). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
🥣 Prepare the carrot batter:
- In a large bowl, combine 🥕 flour and 🍬 brown sugar.
- Add 🧈 melted butter, 🥚 eggs, and 🥕 grated carrots. Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
🧀 Add the cream cheese swirl:
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of 🧀 cream cheese over the batter, spacing them out evenly.
- Pour the remaining batter on top, and use a knife to create a swirl effect by gently mixing the batter and cream cheese together.
🍰 Bake the cake:
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
🌟 Final decoration:
- Once cooled, sprinkle 🥜 chopped walnuts on top of the cake.
- Add 🥕 candied carrot curls for an elegant and appetizing finish.
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
⏳ Total Time: 1 hour
🔥 Calories: Approximately 350 kcal per serving
🍽️ Servings: 8–10