Carrot, Almond and Walnut Cake (Brain Food)

Boost Your Brain Power with a Scrumptious Carrot Cake Packed with Super-Brain Foods!

Introduction: Did you know that a handful of walnuts a day can do wonders for your cognitive health? These nutrient-rich nuts are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that not only improve mental alertness but also promote overall brain health. Similarly, almonds are hailed as one of the best "Brain Foods" due to their impressive nutritional profile. And let's not forget about carrots, which provide brain-protecting antioxidants in the form of carotenoids and vitamin C. To combine these three super-brain foods into one delightful dessert, we have the Carrot Cake! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds while giving your brain a healthy boost. Try it out and don't forget to share your comments!

Furthermore, I would like to share some of my suggestions for making perfect carrot cake.

1. Moisture and Lightness with Oil: One of the secrets to achieving an incredibly moist and light carrot cake is the use of oil in the recipe. The oil ensures a tender texture that keeps the cake from becoming dry, making each bite a delightful experience.
2. Grated Carrots for Perfect Integration: In this recipe, I recommend grating the carrots as they easily melt into the cake batter, distributing their flavors throughout. However, if you're short on time, you can use a food processor to grate the carrots. Just keep in mind that the resulting pieces may be slightly larger, but it won't affect the overall taste and texture.
3. The Cream Cheese Frosting Finale: To take your carrot cake to the next level, consider serving it with a luscious cream cheese frosting. The tangy sweetness of the cream cheese perfectly complements the flavors of the cake, resulting in a heavenly combination that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Conclusion: Indulge in the goodness of brain-boosting superfoods with a scrumptious Carrot Cake that combines the power of walnuts, almonds, and carrots into one delectable treat. With its moist and light texture, thanks to the addition of oil, this cake is sure to please your taste buds and nourish your brain. Don't forget to grate those carrots for perfect integration, and if you're feeling adventurous, top it off with a velvety cream cheese frosting. So, what are you waiting for? Give this brain-boosting dessert a try and share your feedback. Get ready to savor every bite of this delightful Carrot Cake that's as good for your brain as it is for your taste buds!

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Carrot Cake (Brain Food) 2017-01-23 10:29:43

Carrot, Almond and Walnut Cake (Brain Food)

Serves 6
Prep Time: 00:20
Cook Time: 00:30
Total Time: 00:55

Ingredients

• 150 grams Grated Carrot
• 50 grams Almond
• 50 grams Walnut
• 1 cup (130 grams) All Purpose Flour
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 3/4 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 3/4 tsp Cinnamon Powder
• 1/4 tsp Dry Ginger Powder
• 150 grams (3/4 cup) White Sugar
• 2 Eggs at room temperature
• 1/2 cup Flavorless Oil
• 1 tsp Vanilla Essence

Instructions

Preparations:

• Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Then butter or spray 8 inch round cake pan and line the bottom with a parchment paper.
• Then toast the almonds and walnut together in the oven for 8 minutes or until a nice aroma comes.
• Let it cool and then chop them coarsely.
• Finally, peel and grate the carrots.

How to bake carrot cake:

• In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger powder and cinnamon powder until combined.
• In a bowl of electric stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat the eggs until frothy.
• Then gradually add the sugar and beat for about 3 mins until it becomes thick and light color.
• Also add the oil slowly and then beat in vanilla essence.
• Then add the flour mixture and beat until incorporated.
• Now switch off the electric mixer.
• Then fold the grated carrots and chopped nuts with a help of rubber spatula.
• Finally, pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan and bake it for about 25 to 30 mins or until when a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
• Remove from oven and let it cool on a wire rack for about 10 mins.
• Now healthy carrot cake is ready to serve.

By Santhi Therese
The Indian Claypot