Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Carrot and Walnut Cake

Pre heat 350 F ( 180 degree C )
Baking tray - 23  5 cm - Butter the tray
Baking Time 30 - 40 m

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Ingredients:


  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 2 1/2 cups grated carrots
  • 2 cups flour ( wheat + Maida)
  • 11/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder 
  • 4 large egg
  • 11/2 cups powdered sugar 
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla essence

Method:

1. Toast the walnuts for about 8m . Let it cool and chop it.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon powder.
3. In a separate bowl beat the egg. 
4. Add sugar gradually and beat until it light coloured.
5. Pour oil in a steady stream and add vanilla extract. Beat it well. 
6. Add the flour mixture and mix.
7. With a spatula fold in the grated carrots and nuts. 
8. Pour it into the prepared baking tray.
9. Bake for 30 min  Or  till done.
Checked if cooked by inserting a toothpick in the centre comes, and if it comes out clean it is done.

Note: Baking time might vary from oven to oven