甘荀芝士蛋糕 Carrot Cake [by 點Cook Guide]

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide a similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are nut-free.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Applesauce reduces fat while adding moisture.

Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).

Peel and grate the carrots, then squeeze out excess water.

Chop the walnuts into small pieces.

Mix eggs, sugar, and salt, then add vegetable oil.

Sift in plain flour and baking powder.

Add walnuts and grated carrots, then mix before pouring into the cake pan.

Bake at 200°C for 15 minutes, then reduce to 180°C and bake for another 15 minutes.

Combine icing sugar and vanilla extract with room temperature cream cheese and mix well.

Cut one-fifth off the top of the cake, then spread cream cheese frosting on the top and inside.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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