Carrot Cake (Porkkanapiirakka)
recipe

A delicious and moist baked treat perfect for coffee breaks. This easy recipe is loved by all age groups.
Preparation Time: 1 hour
Serving Size: 15-20 pieces

Ingredients

- 5 dl sugar (or half brown sugar/cane sugar)
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 7.5 dl grated carrots
- 5 tsp cinnamon
- About 7 dl powdered sugar
- 200 g cream cheese or processed cheese
- 5 eggs
- 7.5 dl all-purpose flour
- 100 g butter
- 250 g margarine
- 5 tsp vanilla sugar
- 3 tsp baking powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Melt the butter and margarine together in a saucepan.
3. In a large bowl, mix sugar, vanilla sugar, eggs, and the melted butter-margarine mixture.
4. Add the grated carrots and mix well.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until smooth.
7. Pour the batter into a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake in the oven for about 30-40 minutes or until the cake is cooked through (test with a toothpick).
9. Allow to cool before frosting with a mixture of powdered sugar and cream cheese.

Nutritional Information (per 100 g)

- Energy: 350 kcal
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g

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