How to Make Aargau Carrot Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carrot cake is a popular dessert known for its moist, tender crumb and sweet, spiced flavor. Originating from Switzerland, the Aargau carrot cake is a variation of this classic treat that incorporates unique ingredients and techniques to create a truly irresistible dessert.

What sets the Aargau carrot cake apart from other carrot cakes is the inclusion of ground hazelnuts in the batter, giving the cake a rich, nutty flavor and a slightly denser texture. Additionally, the use of sweet, ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup ground almonds
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch round cake pan

  • 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. Preheat oven to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Separate the eggs and beat the yolks into the sugar thoroughly. Add lemon juice and grated rind, carrots, almonds, flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into cake mixture. Pour batter into 9 inch cake pan.
  • Bake at 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 45 minutes.
  • This cake is often iced with 3/4 cup confectioners sugar into which is beaten 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Little marzipan carrots are the traditional decoration.
  • Nutrition

    192 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 65mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 158mg