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

Swiss carrot cake, also known as Rüeblitorte, is a delicious and unique twist on the classic carrot cake. This Swiss version of the well-loved dessert features a moist and flavorful cake made with carrots, almonds, and warm spices, all topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting.

Although the origins of Swiss carrot cake are a bit murky, it is believed to have originated in the German-speaking region of Switzerland. The cake is often enjoyed during the Easter season, but its ...

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Ingredients

  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped almonds
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 5 egg whites
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • 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

    309 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 85mg
    • Sodium: 101mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 278mg