Carrot Cake with Caramel & Chantilly

This carrot cake is a super simple recipe to make, and the Chef loves to offer it as an afternoon tea option when she receives her friends and family. It's perfect for accompanying coffee or tea and gathering people around the table.

Preheat the oven to <temperature>160<unit>°C</unit></temperature>

Spread <quantity>300<unit>g</unit></quantity> of corn flakes on a baking sheet and sprinkle evenly with <quantity>50<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of water

Add <quantity>140<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sugar and mix

Bake the corn flakes for 30m until caramelized

Roughly cut <quantity>280<unit>g</unit></quantity> of peeled carrot

Place <quantity>3</quantity> eggs and <quantity>130<unit>g</unit></quantity> of vegetable oil in a blender

Add the cut carrot and <quantity>240<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sugar

Blend on high speed for 3m until smooth

Add <quantity>200<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour and blend on low speed to incorporate

Add <quantity>10<unit>g</unit></quantity> of baking powder and blend on low speed to incorporate

Transfer the batter to a silicon or greased and floured loaf pan

Remove the corn flakes from the oven and allow to cool before transferring to another recipient. The caramelized corn flakes are ready

Preheat the oven to <temperature>180<unit>°C</unit></temperature>

Bake the cake for 45m until golden brown

Add <quantity>200<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sugar to a medium saucepan over low heat

Cook until the sugar has melted and caramelized. Don't let it get too dark so it doesn't taste bitter

Add <quantity>200<unit>g</unit></quantity> of heavy cream slowly and carefully, as it will bubble. Remove from the heat

Add a pinch of salt

Add <quantity>25<unit>g</unit></quantity> of butter and whisk until melted and combined. The caramel is ready

Add <quantity>500<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of cold heavy cream to a large bowl

Whip with a mixer until soft peaks form

Add <quantity>50<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of Amaretto and gently mix to combine. The almond liqueur chantilly is ready

Let the cake cool down and unmold

Slice. The carrot cake is ready

Serve a slice of the Carrot Cake on a plate and drizzle with the Caramel to taste

Add a spoonful of the Almond Liqueur Chantilly and the Caramelized Corn Flakes to taste. The carrot cake with caramel & chantilly is ready

Enjoy with a fresh cup of coffee or tea!

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