Photo: David Holifield
Swiss Carrot Cake
11 ingredients
30 min + 50 min
12 servings
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"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."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
626
Calories
21g
Protein
7g
Fat
118g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Carrot | 1 medium (61g) | 25 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Almond | 1 almond (1.2g) | 7 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 1/4 cups white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped almonds
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 5 egg whites
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed
Directions
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