Buttermilk Glazed Carrot Cake

Carrot cake became popular in the United States during World War II when sugar and butter were rationed. The sweetness and moistness of the cake were achieved by using carrots as a substitute for some of the sugar and fat.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Buttermilk Glazed Carrot Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Carrots
• 250 gram All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 150 gram Butter
• 200 gram Granulated sugar
• 100 gram Brown sugar
• 3 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 100 gram Chopped walnuts
• 100 gram Powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. Grate the carrots and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
4. In another bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
9. Allow the glaze to set for 20-30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

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.