Aargau Carrot Cake

Healthy and packed with nutrients from carrots and ground almonds.
Lower in sugar than many traditional carrot cake recipes.

Contains some sugar and fat.

Carrots are a great source of antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin A. Almonds are high in healthy fats, protein, and fiber.

	3 eggs
	3/4 cup white sugar
	1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
	2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
	1 cup grated carrots
	1 cup ground almonds
	1/4 cup all-purpose flour
	1 teaspoon baking powder
	1 pinch salt
	3/4 cup confectioners ' sugar
	1 tablespoon lemon juice

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until light and fluffy.
3.	Add grated carrots and ground almonds, stirring until well combined.
4.	In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5.	Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until batter is smooth.
6.	Pour batter into a greased 9-inch cake pan.
7.	Bake for 30-35 minutes or until cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8.	In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
9.	Drizzle glaze over cooled cake.
10.	Serve and enjoy!