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Glazed Carrot Snack Cake

Glazed Carrot Snack Cake

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  • 60 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Cake Base

    • 🥚 3 large eggs
    • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
    • 🧂 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 1/2 cups grated carrots
    • 1 cup walnuts, toasted
  • Glaze

    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup carrot juice
    • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 🧂 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat bottom and sides of a 9-inch round cake pan with baking spray. Line bottom with parchment paper and lightly coat paper with baking spray; set aside.

2

Beat together eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, ginger, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda with an electric mixer on high speed until thick, pale, and increased in volume, about 3 minutes. Gradually add melted butter with mixer on medium speed until combined.

3

Fold in flour until just combined. Gently fold in grated carrots and toasted walnuts until evenly distributed without overmixing.

4

Transfer batter to prepared pan and spread into an even layer with a small offset spatula.

5

Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 to 50 minutes. Let cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove and discard parchment; cool completely on wire rack for 90 minutes.

6

Prepare the glaze: Cook sugar, carrot juice, cream, and salt over medium-high heat, gently swirling the pan occasionally, until thickened and coats the back of a spoon, about 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in butter until combined; let cool, undisturbed, for 15 minutes.

7

Place the cake on a plate. Stir the glaze well and pour over the center of the cooled cake, spreading to the edges with a small offset spatula.

8

Optional: Garnish with additional toasted walnuts.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

660

Calories

  • 8
    Protein
  • 67
    Carbs
  • 42
    Fats

💡 To enhance the flavor, use fresh carrot juice and freshly grated carrots.Toast the walnuts before folding into the batter for a deeper nutty flavor.Ensure the glaze is fully cooled before pouring onto the cake.Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and for easy cake removal.