Carrot, Zucchini & Walnut Cake With Fudge Icing

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 2
Carrot, Zucchini & Walnut Cake With Fudge Icing - a delightful combination of flavors and textures!
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Prep

25 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

melted butter , to grease
plain flour , to dust
1 large carrot , about 175g , end trimmed
1 large green zucchini , about 175g , ends trimmed
1 cup walnut halves
3 eggs , lightly whisked
1 cup brown sugar , lightly packed
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
2 teaspoons orange rind , grated
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1 2/3 cups self-raising flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup brown sugar , lightly packed
100 g unsalted butter
1/2 cup light cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
427
Sugar
33g
Fat
27g
Carrot, Zucchini & Walnut Cake with Fudge Icing is a delightful dessert with a moist texture and an elegant look, perfect for any occasion. The warm spices, sweet carrots and zucchini, and crunchy walnuts make a great combination that is hard to resist. This healthy cake recipe is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. It is excellent for those who have a sweet tooth but want to avoid unhealthy sweets. The aroma of cinnamon, orange, and vanilla during the baking process will fill your kitchen and have your guests’ mouths watering.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C). Grease a 20cm x 30cm rectangular cake pan with melted butter and dust with flour.
2.Using a food processor or box grater, coarsely grate the carrot and zucchini. Roughly chop half of the walnuts and set aside.
3.In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrot and zucchini with the lightly whisked eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil, grated orange rind, and fresh orange juice. Stir in the self-raising flour, cinnamon and chopped walnuts until well combined.
4.Pour the cake mixture into the prepared cake pan and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
5.Meanwhile, to make the fudge icing, combine the brown sugar, unsalted butter, and light cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has dissolved.
6.Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow icing to cool at room temperature for 10 minutes before using.
7.When the cake is cooked, remove it from the oven and cool completely in the pan before icing the top with the fudge icing and garnishing with the remaining walnut halves.
8.Cut into squares and serve.

PROS

This cake is a healthy way to have a sweet dessert as it contains both vegetables and nuts.
It is easy to prepare and makes a perfect dessert for the dinner party.
The combination of spiced cake with sweet fudge icing is divine and melts in your mouth.

CONS

The cake is relatively high in calories and sugar; hence you may want to limit your intake.
It takes time to prepare and bake, so it’s not an ideal dish if you are in a hurry.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Carrot, zucchini, and walnuts are good sources of dietary fiber and antioxidants, helping to reduce inflammation and protect against various chronic diseases. Walnuts are also rich in omega-3 fats which promote cardiovascular health. Cinnamon can help lower blood sugar levels, while oranges are packed with vitamin C, which boosts the immune system.

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