Celebrate this Easter with a special treat that will please both the eyes and the palate - a wonderfully moist carrot cake or carrot cake, prepared in the Thermomix. This recipe combines the traditional joy of baking with the modern simplicity of the Thermomix to give you and your loved ones an unforgettable taste experience. With its bright color and sweet, tangy flavors, carrot cake symbolizes the spring and renewal that comes with Easter. Whether you serve it as a gorgeous cake or turn it into cute muffins, this recipe will be the highlight of your Easter celebration. Immerse yourself in a festive season characterized by tradition, family and of course – delicious carrot cake.
List of ingredients for the carrot cake recipe
Ingredients for 18.5 cm springform pan:
- 150 g carrots, peeled
- 100g butter
- 75g sugar
- 3 eggs
- 100 g hazelnuts, ground
- 75g flour
- 1 packet of baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Preparation steps for a moist carrot cake or carrot cake
- Grate carrots (e.g. with the WunderSlicer ).
- Place butter and sugar in mixing bowl and mix for 1 minute at 55 degrees on level 2.
- Add the eggs and mix on speed 3 for 45 seconds.
- Stir in the flour, hazelnuts, baking powder and cinnamon for 1 minute on level 2 and then fold in the grated carrots using the spatula.
- Grease the springform pan and sprinkle with flour. Pour in the dough and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 50 minutes. After about 30 minutes, put some baking paper over the cake so that it doesn't get too dark.
Tips & tricks for baking carrot cake in the Thermomix
To make your carrot cake or carrot cake in the Thermomix even better, follow these short but effective tips:
- Grate finely: Let the Thermomix use the WunderSlicer to finely grate the carrots for an even texture.
- Add orange peel: A little grated orange peel gives the cake a fresh touch.
- Vary Nuts: Experiment with toasted walnuts, pecans, or almonds for additional flavors.
- Adjust spices: Enrich the dough with a pinch of ginger or cardamom for a spicy depth.
- For juiciness: A few tablespoons of applesauce or chopped pineapple pieces make the cake particularly juicy.
- Monitor baking time: Check the cake before the end of the baking time to avoid overdrying.
- Allow to cool completely: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Decorate according to a theme: Adapt the decoration to occasions such as Easter, for example with marzipan carrots.
These tips will help you bake a memorable and customized carrot cake.
Carrot muffins - the creative & small alternative
If you're looking for a smaller but just as delicious option, carrot muffins are just the thing for you. To do this, simply divide the dough evenly into a muffin tin . These smaller treats don't need that long in the oven - 20 to 25 minutes at 180°C should be enough until they are wonderfully golden brown and baked through. Check if they are ready with a wooden stick; it should come out clean when you pierce the center of a muffin. These muffins are perfect for on the go, as a sweet snack or as a highlight at brunch. Best enjoyed fresh and perhaps even with a dollop of cream cheese topping for the ultimate taste experience.
Carrot cake recipe as an Easter highlight
Our moist carrot cake from the Thermomix, whether whole or in the form of delightful carrot muffins, is the perfect addition to your Easter celebrations. This recipe not only brings spring colors to your table, but also promises a tasteful experience that will delight young and old. Imagine how this cake or muffins, topped with a touch of cream cheese frosting and perhaps a few edible Easter decorations, will decorate your holiday table. They are not only a feast for the eyes, but also a sign of the renewal and joy that spring and Easter bring with them. Happy Easter and happy baking!
ACCESSORIES USED:
KitchenSlider® - sliding board
WunderSlicer® - vegetable cutter
