Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake

A classic carrot cake with ground walnuts, grated carrots, and maraschino cherries. Eggs are separated and beaten for a light, airy texture, then baked in an 8x11 pan at 350°F.

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The Original

Processed by Claude

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 lb (225g) ground walnuts
  • 2 glasses (480ml) carrots (grated)
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) oil
  • 1 1/2 cup (360ml) sugar
  • 2 cups (480ml) flour
  • 2 tsp (10ml) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3ml) baking soda
  • 1 small jar maraschino cherries (drained)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Separate eggs. Beat whites until foamy.

  2. 2

    Beat yolks, then add sugar and oil. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Fold the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture.

  4. 4

    Add the remaining ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground walnuts, grated carrots, and drained maraschino cherries) and mix until combined.

  5. 5

    Pour into an 8x11 pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 45 minutes (¾ hour).