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Carrot cake

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Carrot cake Recipe

Carrot Cake
: Tender and Moist with Zesty Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

85 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
19
Ingredients
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Moist, nutty carrot cake with warm spices and zesty lemon cream cheese frosting - a European classic. The earthy sweetness of the carrots pairs perfectly with the tangy frosting, creating a delightful contrast in every bite. A timeless treat for any celebration or afternoon coffee!

Ingredients

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For the Cake
225 gAll-purpose flour
100 gGround hazelnuts
1 tspBaking powder
1 tspBaking soda
1 tspSalt
1 1/2 tspGround cinnamon
1/2 tsp Ground ginger
200 gGranulated sugar
115 gUnsalted butter
4 largeEggs
2 cupsCarrots
from 1 lemonLemon zest
from 1 lemonLemon juice
1 tspVanilla extract
30 gWalnuts or pecans
For the Frosting
225 gCream cheese
115 g Unsalted butter
450 gIcing sugar
2 tbspLemon juice
1 tspVanilla extract