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Carrot Pine Nut Cake

Carrot Pine Nut Cake prepared dish

This carrot pine nut cake is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of grated carrots with the rich, nutty flavor of pine nuts. Topped with a light cream cheese frosting, it offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for special occasions or a cozy afternoon tea!

This recipe is italian style, dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 20 min prep and 40 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 40 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include vanilla extract, grated carrots, milk, powdered sugar.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup pine nuts (toasted)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 3 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, toasted pine nuts, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
  8. Add the milk to the frosting and mix until creamy and spreadable.
  9. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
  10. Slice and serve the cake, garnished with additional toasted pine nuts if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 360
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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