German Carrot-Hazelnut Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    5 large eggs, separated
    salt (a big pinch)
    1 cup sugar, divided
    1/4 cup hot water
    2 2/3 cups finely grated carrots
    2 2/3 cups ground hazelnuts
    2/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb
    1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1 tablespoon rum
    2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
    Chocolate Glaze
    2 cups sifted powdered sugar
    1/4 cup cocoa
    5 -6 tablespoons hot water
Preparation
    In a bowl, beat the egg whites and salt using an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form; gradually add 1/3 cup sugar, beating until stiff.
    In a bowl, beat egg yolks and 1/4 cup hot water at medium-high speed until foamy.
    Gradually add remaining 2/3 cup sugar; beat 3 minutes or until thick and pale.
    Stir the carrots and next 7 ingredients into the yolk mixture; fold in egg white mixture.
    Pour batter into a lightly greased 10-inch springform pan.
    Bake in a 325\u00b0 oven for 50 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
    Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove sides of pan, and cool completely on a wire rack.
    To make Chocolate Glaze: combine sugar and cocoa; stir in water until spreading consistency.
    Spread top and sides of cake with Chocolate Glaze.

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