Torta De Zanahorias: A Delicious Carrot Cake Recipe
Introduction
If you're looking for a healthy and delicious cake recipe, then you should try making Torta de Zanahorias! This carrot cake is a classic dessert in Latin America and is loved for its moist and fluffy texture, sweet and spicy flavors, and beautiful orange color. Torta de Zanahorias is easy to make and can be enjoyed for breakfast, snack, or dessert. In this blog post, we will share with you a simple and tasty recipe for Torta de Zanahorias that you can make at home using fresh and wholesome ingredients.Ingredients
To make Torta de Zanahorias, you will need the following ingredients:- 2 cups of grated carrots
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of whole wheat flour
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Now, let's start making our Torta de Zanahorias! Follow these simple steps:- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch (23cm) cake pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with the brown sugar and vegetable oil using an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy.
- Add the grated carrots and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using, fold in the chopped nuts into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely before serving or frosting.
Nutrition
If you're wondering about the nutritional value of Torta de Zanahorias, here's a breakdown per serving (based on 12 servings):- Calories: 266
- Total Fat: 12g (18% DV)
- Saturated Fat: 1g (5% DV)
- Cholesterol: 47mg (16% DV)
- Sodium: 232mg (10% DV)
- Total Carbohydrates: 36g (12% DV)
- Dietary Fiber: 3g (12% DV)
- Sugars: 18g
- Protein: 5g