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紅蘿蔔蛋糕 Carrot Cake  ( 食譜參考: Betty Crocker )
好友從台灣來訪,趁著假期期間我們北上旅遊,一路看海看風景,還有海獅海象與海豹。有天晚上去了一家網路上好評不斷的墨西哥餐廳,聽說這家餐廳最好吃的菜單之一是紅蘿蔔蛋糕。因著好奇心我們也點一份嚐嚐,沒想到果真風味絕佳。回來後女兒和我都覺得要自己動手試試,看看能否重現餐廳甜點的美味。試做之後,嗯....嗯......,果然還是餐廳裡的口味更讚。至於我們,革命尚未成功,同志仍需更加努力。。。
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Cake
1 1/2
cups granulated sugar
 
1
cup vegetable oil
 
3
eggs
 
2
cups all-purpose flour
 
2
teaspoons ground cinnamon
 
1
teaspoon baking soda
 
1
teaspoon vanilla
 
1/2
teaspoon salt
 
3
cups shredded carrots (5 medium)
 
1
cup coarsely chopped walnuts
 

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of one 13x9-inch pan or two 8-inch or 9-inch round pans with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed about 30 seconds or until blended. Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the salt; beat on low speed 1 minute. Stir in carrots and nuts. Pour into pan(s).

2. Bake 13x9-inch pan 40 to 45 minutes, round pans 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  Cool rectangle in pan on cooling rack. Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

3. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable. Frost 13x9-inch cake or fill and frost round layers with frosting. Sprinkle nutmeg on frosted cake,  if desired. Store in refrigerator.

  • ◎成本: US$2.5

  • ◎難度

    女兒喜歡紅蘿蔔"剉簽",但當紅蘿蔔僅剩一小段時,又會擔心把自己的指頭一起加料而顯得有些畏縮。我想這件事只有多練習才能克服恐懼吧!

    ◎美味度★★★

    做法簡單又不油膩,但美觀度上只是 so so。少了罪惡感十足的frosting,味道也比餐廳裡的蛋糕遜色。看來美味和身材,真像翹翹板一樣難以平衡。

    ◎再試一次: yes

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