Authentic Aargau Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Authentic Aargau Carrot Cake Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 0.75 cup white sugar; 1.5 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 cup grated carrots; 1 cup ground almonds; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 0.75 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Indulge in the flavors of Canton Aargau with this famous carrot cake recipe! Made with fresh ingredients, this moist and delicious cake is naturally light and contains no added fats, only the goodness from eggs.

Total time1 hr 15 mins
Prep time30 mins
Cook time45 mins
Yield1 to 9 - inch round cake pan, 12

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Instructions

Grease a 9-inch cake pan with a touch of cooking oil and dust lightly with flour. Preheat your oven to 360°F (180°C).
Separate the eggs. Thoroughly beat the yolks with the sugar. Incorporate lemon juice, grated lemon rind, carrots, almonds, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the carrot cake batter. Pour the batter into the prepared 9-inch cake pan.
Bake at 360°F (180°C) for approximately 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
For a traditional finish, ice the cake with a mixture of 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Decorate with miniature marzipan carrots for an authentic touch.

Nutrition

Calories: 192 kcal
Fat Content: 9 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 21 g
Sodium Content: 65 mg
Protein Content: 5 g
Cholesterol Content: 47 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 26 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g