Ingredients and Weight:
- Carrots: 200 grams
- All-purpose flour: 200 grams
- Brown sugar: 150 grams
- Butter: 100 grams
- Eggs: 3
- Chai tea bags or chai essence: 3 tea bags or 2 teaspoons
- Cream cheese: 250 grams
- Icing sugar: 50 grams (for frosting)
- Walnuts: 50 grams (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation time: 2 hours (including baking and cooling time)
- Cooking time: 30-40 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- In a bowl, mix the carrots, flour, brown sugar, and butter. Add eggs one by one and mix well.
- Add chai tea bags or essence to the mixture and stir until combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased and lined cake pan.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, mix cream cheese with icing sugar until smooth and creamy. Apply the frosting onto the cooled cake.
- Garnish with walnuts (optional).
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming the cake is cut into 8 pieces)
- Calories: Approximately 500 calories per serving (without frosting)
- Fat: 25 grams
- Carbohydrates: 65 grams
- Protein: 7 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Unique combination of carrot cake and chai-flavored cream cheese frosting brings a creative and flavorful experience.
- The dish showcases the use of common American ingredients with an innovative twist on a traditional dessert.
User Comments:
- "The combination of carrot cake and chai frosting was unexpected but delightful!"
- "The cake was moist and flavorful, while the frosting added a rich and creamy texture."
- "A great dessert for those who love carrot cake and chai tea flavors."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use fresh carrots for best results.
- Adjust the amount of chai flavoring according to preference.
- When baking, always use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate temperature control.
