A Plus Carrot Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Carrots: 500 grams (about 4-5 medium carrots)
2. All-purpose flour: 3 cups
3. White sugar: 1 cup
4. Butter: 125 grams (1 stick)
5. Eggs: 3 large
6. Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
7. Cinnamon powder: 2 teaspoons
8. Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
9. Cream cheese or buttercream frosting for topping (available at supermarkets)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including baking time)
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Peel and shred the carrots into small pieces.
3. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon powder.
4. In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Add the carrot pieces and mix well.
7. Pour the mixture into a greased and lined cake pan.
8. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool completely before frosting with cream cheese or buttercream frosting.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming equal portions)

• Calories: 500-600 (depending on frosting amount)
• Fat: 25-35 grams
• Carbohydrates: 70-80 grams
• Protein: 8-10 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and moist cake with a subtle carrot flavor.
• The addition of cinnamon powder gives a warm and spicy note.
• The frosting on top provides a creamy and sweet contrast to the cake.

User Comments:

1. "This carrot cake is incredibly moist and flavorful! The perfect balance of carrot and cinnamon."
2. "The frosting is so creamy and adds a great finishing touch to this cake."
3. "A great dish for carrot lovers! The cake is very satisfying and tastes amazing."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to shred the carrots into small pieces for an even distribution of flavor and texture in the cake.
• Use fresh ingredients for best results.
• Check the cake regularly during baking to ensure it doesn't overbake.
• Let the cake cool completely before frosting to ensure the frosting sets properly.