Ingredients
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3 eggs
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¾ cup white sugar
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1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 cup grated carrots
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1 cup ground almonds
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 pinch salt
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¾ cup confectioners' sugar
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
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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).
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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.
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Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into cake mixture. Pour batter into 9 inch cake pan.
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Bake at 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 45 minutes.
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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 Facts (per serving)
| 192 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 26g | Carbs |
| 5g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 192 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium 65mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate 26g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 21g | |
| Protein 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium 69mg | 5% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 158mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
