Celebrate this Easter with a special treat that pleases both the eye and the palate - a deliciously 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 spring and the renewal that comes with Easter. Whether you serve it as a sumptuous cake or turn it into cute muffins, this recipe will be the highlight of your Easter celebrations. Immerse yourself in a festive season marked 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
- 100 g butter
- 75 g sugar
- 3 eggs
- 100 g hazelnuts, ground
- 75 g flour
- 1 sachet baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Preparation steps for a moist carrot cake or carrot cake
- Chop the carrots (e.g. with the WunderSlicer).
- Put the butter and sugar into the mixing bowl and mix for 1 minute at 55 degrees on speed 2.
- Add the eggs and mix in for 45 seconds on speed 3.
- Stir in the flour, hazelnuts, baking powder and cinnamon for 1 minute on speed 2 and then fold in the grated carrots using the spatula.
- Springform pan and sprinkle with flour. Pour in the batter and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 50 minutes. After approx. 30 minutes, place some baking paper over the cake to prevent it from getting too dark.
Tips & tricks for baking carrot cake in the Thermomix
To bake your carrot cake or carrot cake in the Thermomix even better, follow these short but effective tips:
- Grate finely: Leave the Thermomix with the WunderSlicer finely grate the carrots for an even texture.
- Add the orange zest: A little grated orange zest gives the cake a fresh note.
- Vary the nuts: Experiment with toasted walnuts, pecans or almonds for added flavors.
- Adjust spices: Enrich the batter with a pinch of ginger or cardamom for a spicy depth.
- For juiciness: A few tablespoons of apple sauce or chopped pineapple pieces make the cake extra moist.
- 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 theme: Adapt the decoration to occasions such as Easter, for example with marzipan carrots.
These tips will help you to bake an unforgettable and personalized carrot cake.
Carrot muffins - the creative & small alternative
If you fancy a smaller but equally delicious version, carrot muffins are just the thing for you. Simply divide the batter evenly into a muffin tin 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 for them to be wonderfully golden brown and baked through. Use a wooden skewer to check if they are done; it should come out clean when you poke the center of a muffin. These muffins are perfect for on the go, as a sweet snack or as a highlight at a brunch. Enjoy them fresh and maybe 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 tasty experience that will delight young and old alike. Imagine this cake or cupcakes, topped with a drizzle of cream cheese frosting and perhaps a few edible Easter decorations, adorning your festive table. They are not only a feast for the eyes, but also a sign of the renewal and joy that spring and Easter bring. Happy Easter and happy baking!
ACCESSORIES USED:
KitchenSlider® - gliding board
WunderSlicer® - Vegetable cutter
