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Pineapple Carrot Cake

Pineapple Carrot Cake

with Almonds and Walnuts
40 min., ready in 1 hr 10 min.
Time:
118
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
57 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
1 pc fresh Pineapple (300 grams)
2 carrots (about 100 grams)
4 eggs
3 ozs sugar
5 ozs ground almonds
3 ozs Pastry flour
1 tsp Baking powder
½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 ozs Walnut
2 ozs Plum butter (sweetened)
1 Tbsp powdered sugar
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Preparation
1.
Pineapple Carrot Cake preparation step 1

Peel pineapple and dice into small cubes. Rinse, peel and grate carrots on a box grater.

2.
Pineapple Carrot Cake preparation step 2

Separate eggs. Place whites in a bowl and beat with a hand mixer until peaks form. Gradually sprinkle in 40 grams (approximately 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon) sugar and beat until stiff.

3.
Pineapple Carrot Cake preparation step 3

In a bowl, mix yolks and remaining sugar until creamy.

4.
Pineapple Carrot Cake preparation step 4

Mix ground almonds, flour, baking powder and cinnamon in a bowl.

5.
Pineapple Carrot Cake preparation step 5

Alternately fold flour mixture and beaten egg whites into egg yolk mixture with a whisk.

6.
Pineapple Carrot Cake preparation step 6

Chop walnuts with a large knife. Mix carrots, pineapple, plum jam and walnuts into the batter with a wooden spoon.

7.
Pineapple Carrot Cake preparation step 7

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the batter onto the paper with an offset spatula. Bake in preheated oven at 180°C (fan: 160°, gas mark 2-3) (approximately 350°F/convection 325°F) on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes.

8.
Pineapple Carrot Cake preparation step 8

Using a tea strainer, sprinkle powdered sugar on the cake and let cool on a rack. Cut into pieces and serve.

Nutritional values
1 piece contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie118 cal.(6 %)
Protein4 g(4 %)
Fat7 g(6 %)
Carbohydrates10 g(7 %)
Sugar added5 g(20 %)
Roughage2 g(7 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Almonds and walnuts provide a plus of valuable fatty acids and vitamin E; the two bioactive micronutrients protect heart and vessels. And the grated carrots in the cake help to keep vision intact in the dark by providing plenty of provitamin A for the eyes.

Even smarter

Even smarter

Instead of the fresh pineapple you can use glass or cans. Then choose fruit pieces that have been preserved naturally sweet, i.e. without added sugar.

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