Carrot Almond Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Looking for a standout carrot cake recipe where the carrots are the true stars? This easy, single-layer Carrot Almond Cake showcases sweet, tender carrot slices as the main attraction. With no need for stacking layers, it's served with a luscious cream cheese frosting for a dessert that’s both elegant and perfect for something fancy in a pinch.
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For the Carrot Almond Cake
ingredients
- 3 medium to large carrots, peeled and steamed, for topping
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- Zest of ½ lemon
- 1 1/2 cups (about 3-4 medium carrots) peeled and grated carrots
- 3 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 5 egg whites, whipped to stiff peaks
For the Frosting
ingredients
- 3 1/2 ounces (100 grams) softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
To make the Cake
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line the bottom of an 8-9 inch cake pan with parchment paper.
Step 2
Slice the steamed carrots into thin rounds (about ¼ inch thick) and arrange them neatly at the base of the pan. Sprinkle a little sugar over the carrot slices to help caramelize them during baking.
Step 3
In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Step 4
Add the lemon zest, grated carrots, almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. The mixture may look dry initially—this is normal.
Step 5
Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the carrot mixture. This will give the batter a lighter, smoother texture.
Step 6
Mix until well combined, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
Step 7
Pour the batter into the prepared pan over the carrot slices. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 8
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a cooling rack. Let it cool completely before frosting.
To make the Cream Cheese Frosting
Step 1
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
Step 2
Add the heavy cream and continue whipping until thick and creamy. If desired, add vanilla extract for extra flavor.
Step 3
Place the frosting into a pastry bag fitting with a large star tip. Pipe rosettes around the cake or pipe directly onto the serving plate. Pair the cake with lemon jam or lemon curd (optional).