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Aargau Carrot Cake

Makes 1 - 9 inch round cake pan

Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes





List of Ingredients



• 3 eggs
  
• 3/4 cup white sugar
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  
• 1 cup grated carrots
  
• 1 cup ground almonds
  
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
  
• 1 pinch salt
  
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  






Instructions



1. Prepare the 9 inch cake pan by rubbing the inside well
   with a drop of cooking oil and then scattering a little flour over it.
   
2. Preheat oven to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
   
3. Separate the eggs and beat the yolks into the sugar
   thoroughly.
   
4. Add lemon juice and grated rind, carrots, almonds,
   flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
   
5. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into cake mixture.
   
6. Pour batter into 9 inch cake pan.
   
7. Bake at 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 45 minutes.
   
8. This cake is often iced with 3/4 cup confectioners
   sugar into which is beaten 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
   
9. Little marzipan carrots are the traditional decoration.
   






Final Comments


Nutrition at a glance

Servings Per Recipe: 12

amount per serving :
Calories 193; Protein 5g; Total Fat 8g; Sodium 92mg; Cholesterol 53mg; Carbohydrates 26g; Fiber 2g