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Italian Carrot Cake Recipe

This Simple Italian Carrot Cake is made with pureed carrots rather than shredded. A soft moist cake perfect for snack or dessert. A simple cream cheese frosting takes it over the top.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 587 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

CARROT CAKE
  • 2 cups pastry flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt*
  • 2-3 medium carrots (peeled and chopped) (200 grams)
  • 3/4 cup butter (melted and cooled) (160 grams)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/4 cup milk (room temperature)
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
  • 1/4 cup butter softened (55 grams)
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese (whole fat / softened) (63 grams)
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered / icing sugar (300 grams)
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream
*If you use unsalted butter than add 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Instructions

CARROT CAKE
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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour an 8 inch (20 cm) cake or 7 inch (18 cm) bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.
  3. In a blender or food processor add the chopped carrots and blend until finely grated, then add the cooled melted butter and blend until creamy, set aside.
  4. In a large bowl or stand up mixing bowl add the sugar and eggs, beat (on medium speed) one minute, then add the zest, carrot mixture and combine. Add the flour a little at a time mixing until smooth, then add the milk and beat to combine.Pour into prepared cake pan and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before dusting with powdered sugar or frosting. Enjoy!
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
  1. In a medium bowl beat butter and cream cheese until creamy approximately one minute.  Add icing sugar a little at a time, continue beating, add the cream and beat approximately 3 minutes until fluffy.  If you want a thinner frosting, then add more cream, thicker more icing sugar.

Notes

  • Remove the eggs and milk out of the fridge 45-60 minutes before using.
  • To make it at home, place one cup of all purpose flour in a bowl, remove two tablespoons and substitute with two tablespoons of cornstarch. Sift or whisk together to combine well, this will equal 1 cup of all purpose.

Nutrition Information

Calories 587kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 81g (27%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 140mg (47%) Sodium 267mg (11%) Potassium 281mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 57g (114%) Vitamin A 3463IU (69%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 587

% Daily Value*

Calories 587kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 81g 27%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Sodium 267mg 11%
Potassium 281mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 57g 114%
Vitamin A 3463IU 69%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.