Christmas cake with carrots and walnuts: easy, with the blender

Blended Christmas cake: based on carrots, nuts and spices, easy to prepare and covered in irresistible salted caramel

Easy and delicious Christmas cake with carrots, nuts and spices, inspired by carrot cake. Practical recipe with salted caramel topping.

Recipe for 6 people.

Classic (no restrictions), Vegetarian

Preparation: 01:00 + time to cool and assemble

Interval: 00:10

TOOLS

1 colander(s), 1 bowl(s), 1 potato peeler, 1 grater, 1 pan with a hole in the center, 1 spatula(s)

EQUIPMENT

conventional + blender

METERS

cup = 240 ml, spoon = 15 ml, teaspoon = 10 ml, teaspoon = 5 ml

CHRISTMAS CAKE DOUGH Ingredients (dry ingredients):

– 1 1/2 cups (tea) of wheat flour. sifted + a little to sprinkle the mold

– 3/4 teaspoon(s) of salt, sifted

– 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) of ground cinnamon

– nutmeg to taste, grated

– 3/4 cup(s) brown sugar, sifted

– 6 tablespoons of sugar

– 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of chemical yeast

– 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) of baking soda

CHRISTMAS CAKE DOUGH Ingredients (Liquids + nuts)

– 3 units of eggs

– 1 cup(s) oil + a little for greasing

– 1 1/2 cups carrot, peeled and finely grated.

– 3/4 cup(s) of chopped walnuts, to be incorporated into the dough. (or pecans)

SALT CARAMEL TOPING Ingredients:

– 3/4 cup(s) of sugar

– 3 tablespoons of water

– 90 ml of fresh cream

– 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature.

– vanilla essence to taste

– 3/4 teaspoon(s) of salt

Ingredients TO DECORATE:

– walnuts to taste, whole. (or pecans)

PREPARATION:

1. Separate the recipe ingredients and utensils.
2. Store fresh cream in the refrigerator until ready to use.
3. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
4. Sift together all the dry ingredients except the white sugar, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda.
5. Peel and grate the carrot on the fine side of the grater.
6. Chop the walnuts to add to the dough. Leave it in pieces, being careful not to turn it into flour. Save some whole walnuts for decoration.
7. Grease a 23cm springform pan for a whole recipe – 6 portions, and sprinkle with a little flour.

PREPARATION:

CHRISTMAS CAKE:

1. In a blender, beat the egg(s) with the oil and sugar.
2. Transfer the mixture into a bowl and add the remaining sifted dry ingredients.
3. Gently mix the baking powder and baking soda so as not to compromise the consistency of the cake.
4. Add the grated carrot and chopped walnuts. Mix well.
5. Place the cake dough in the greased and floured pan.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 35 minutes or until the cake is completely cooked. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the cake you are preparing.
7. Do the toothpick test to check if it is cooked: if it comes out dry the cake is ready.

CHRISTMAS CAKE:

1. Check if the cake is cooked: do the toothpick test: if it comes out dry the cake is cooked.
2. Remove from oven, let cool for 10 minutes.
3. When it is cold, unmold.

SALT CARAMEL SYRUP (MAKE IT THE DAY OF SERVICE):

1. Add the sugar and water to a pan and place over medium-high heat, taking care that it does not burn.
2. Let it reach a caramelized color, stir from time to time, without touching, simply stirring the pan.
3. Remove from the heat and add the cold fresh cream. At this point be careful because the mixture boils slightly.
4. Return to low heat and cook for 1 minute, stirring until smooth.
5. Remove from the heat again, add the butter at room temperature, stir to combine.
6. Finally add the salt.
7. Let it cool a little.

DECORATION: (on the day of service)

1. If the caramel sauce is a little thick, place it in a bain-marie for a few minutes.
2. Apply the syrup carefully, letting it run slightly down the sides. If desired, reserve some of the syrup to serve with the cake.
3. Arrange the cake on the plate on which it will be served.
4. Decorate with whole walnuts on top.

FINALIZATION AND ASSEMBLY:

1. Serve the Christmas cake sliced ​​accompanied by a little more salted caramel sauce on the side (optional).
2. Store the cake in a cool place, avoiding direct exposure to heat.
3. SEE HERE how to make a delicious one RED VELVETanother great option for a Christmas dessert.

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Source: Terra

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