Swiss Carrot Cake

Swiss Carrot Cake

A moist carrot cake with a lemon icing. Only almonds rather than walnuts as well and no spices. Is really delicious and is the standard birthday cake in our household.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Yield:
12 servings
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped almonds
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 5 egg whites
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square baking dish or 9 inch Bundt pan.

Step 2
In a large bowl, whip egg yolks and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in the almonds, carrots,1 lemon's juice and zest, flour and baking powder. In a separate bowl with a clean beater, whip egg whites with a pinch of salt until they can hold a peak. Fold egg whites into the carrot batter. Pour into the prepared cake pan.

Step 3
Bake for 50 minutes, or until a small knife inserted into the center comes out clean. For icing, mix the remaining lemon's juice with confectioners' sugar until it can be drizzled easily from a spoon. Pour over the cake while warm or cooled. If making in a Bundt pan, remove from the pan before glazing.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

309
Calories
13g
Fat
45g
Carbs
8g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 309
% Daily Value *
Total Fat13g 16%
Saturated Fat2g 8%
Cholesterol85mg 28%
Sodium101mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate45g 16%
Dietary Fiber4g 15%
Total Sugars33g
Protein8g
Vitamin C15mg 75%
Calcium115mg 9%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium278mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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