Indulge in the delectable Swiss Carrot Cake, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic cake features a moist and tender crumb studded with sweet carrot ribbons and crowned with a luscious mascarpone icing. Its aromatic spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, create a warm and inviting experience with each bite. Alongside the main recipe, discover variations such as a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions and a delightful carrot cake loaf that's perfect for smaller gatherings or gifting. Experience the versatility of this beloved dessert as you explore the different recipes and presentation options, making it a centerpiece for any occasion.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SWISS CARROT CAKE WITH MASCARPONE ICING
Make and share this Swiss Carrot Cake With Mascarpone Icing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Abby P
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 1 cake, 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine carrots, almonds, breadcrumbs, spices & baking powder in a bowl.
- Beat egg yolks until thick, gradually adding sugar, lemon rind and juice, Beat until thick.
- Stir egg yolk mixture into carrot mixture.
- Beat egg whites until stiff, then fold gently into carrot mixture.(do not over mix).
- Grease 20cm (8") cake tin.
- Pour batter into cake tin, and bake in a moderate oven (180 C)for about an hour, cake tester should come out clean.
- cool in tin for 10min then turn out on a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make icing place butter, cheese and icing sugar in a food processor and beat until smooth. Spread over cooled cake.
TRADITIONAL SWISS CARROT CAKE (AARGAUER RUEBLI TORTE)
Posted by request, this recipe is an adaptation of one found in The Swiss Cookbook by Nika Standen Hazelton. The prep time is approximate and allows for grating of carrots and beating of egg whites as well as the actual mixing up of the batter.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 10 or more slices
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine carrots and nuts in a mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs with the spices and baking powder, then blend into the carrot mixture.
- Beat the egg yolks until thick and lemony.
- Gradually beat the granulated sugar into the yolks, along with the lemon rind and the Kirsch (more authentic) or lemon juice (if you don't like to use alcohol in your cooking).
- Beat this mixture until thick, then stir into the carrot mixture.
- Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form, then fold them gently into the carrot mixture- do not overmix.
- Line an 8" springform pan with waxed paper or parchment.
- Grease pan (including the paper lining) and dust with a very light sprinkling of fine dry breadcrumbs.
- Shake pan to make sure breadcrumbs coat evenly.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake in a preheated moderate oven at 350 F for 1 hour, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
- Let cool.
- Mix together glaze ingredients.
- Remove sides from pan and set cake on a wire rack that has been set over wax paper to catch the drips.
- Spoon the glaze over the top of the cake and sides, using a spatula to even out the glaze as you prefer.
- Garnish with some candied fruits, if desired.
- Store in a tightly covered cake box.
- This cake improves with age.
SWISS CARROT CAKE
I found this on another site and really enjoyed it. Apparently it's common in Switzerland. It's lighter than the American style carrot cakes, a bit thinner and has a distinct lemon flavour. It also doesn't have any added fats and very little flour, if you're trying to avoid wheat. The original calls for icing the cake but I don't think it's necessary. It's sweet enough on its own.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Grease and flour a 9 inch square cake pan. Preheat oven to about 180 degrees Celsius.
- Beat the egg yolks into the sugar thoroughly. Add lemon juice and the zest, the carrots, almonds, flour, raisins and baking powder. Mix well.
- Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into the cake mixture with a large spoon.
- Pour the batter into the pan.
- Bake until the cake tests clean and the top has a nice golden colour. In a fan oven this only took me about 20 minutes but the original recipe says to bake for 45 minutes.
SWISS CARROT CAKE
A moist carrot cake with a lemon icing. Only almonds rather than walnuts as well and no spices. Is really delicious and is the standard birthday cake in our household.
Provided by Fiona
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square baking dish or 9 inch Bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, whip egg yolks and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in the almonds, carrots,1 lemon's juice and zest, flour and baking powder. In a separate bowl with a clean beater, whip egg whites with a pinch of salt until they can hold a peak. Fold egg whites into the carrot batter. Pour into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 50 minutes, or until a small knife inserted into the center comes out clean. For icing, mix the remaining lemon's juice with confectioners' sugar until it can be drizzled easily from a spoon. Pour over the cake while warm or cooled. If making in a Bundt pan, remove from the pan before glazing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 85.4 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 101 mg, Sugar 33.1 g
Tips:
- To achieve the perfect texture for your carrot cake, make sure to finely grate the carrots. This will ensure they evenly distribute throughout the batter and bake evenly.
- For a moist and flavorful cake, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This includes using real butter, eggs, and freshly grated carrots.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can lead to a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from sliding off the cake.
- If you don't have mascarpone cheese, you can substitute it with cream cheese. However, mascarpone cheese will give the frosting a lighter and fluffier texture.
Conclusion:
Swiss carrot cake with mascarpone icing is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful cake and creamy, tangy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this Swiss carrot cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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