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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