Flourless carrot cake with almond crumble

Enjoy a cozy rainy day with this flourless carrot cake, a moist, gluten-free treat that promises to be the best cake you’ve ever eaten! Made with ground almonds instead of traditional flour, this cake offers a rich, nutty base topped with fresh carrots, cinnamon, and a mix of walnuts and chocolate chips. replaces the word nice with emptypped with a crunchy almond crumble, each slice is a perfect blend of textures and flavors.

Why You’ll Love This Carrot Cake

This carrot cake is super moist and incredibly easy to make, making it a great choice for bakers of all skill levels. It doesn’t contain any traditional flour, making it a gluten-free-friendly option. The addition of chocolate chips and walnuts adds a delicious surprise to the texture, while the almond crumble adds a satisfying crunch on top.

The perfect occasion for this carrot cake

This cake is perfect for any occasion where comfort food is welcome. It’s perfect for casual gatherings, afternoon tea or as a special treat during the festive season. Serve it as a dessert at family dinners or bring it to a potluck and watch it disappear!

Baking Tips

• Preparation of ingredients: Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature to obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
• Crushing almonds: If you grind your own almonds, opt for a fine texture similar to store-bought almond flour for best results.
• Blend: Mix the wet ingredients thoroughly before adding the dry ingredients to avoid lumps and ensure even distribution of the baking powder and spices.

Ingredients:

• Cake:
  • 2 eggs
  • 100 g mascavo sugar (or other brown sugar)
  • 100 ml oil (of your choice)
  • 100 ml of milk
  • Vanilla essence to taste
  • 230 g ground almonds (almond flour)
  • 2 medium raw carrots, grated
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • A handful of chopped nuts and chocolate chips
• Crumble topping:
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter or coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons almond flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 180°C. Butter a cake tin and set aside.

2. Mix the cake batter:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla essence. Add half of the milk and mix well.
   • Gradually add the ground almonds, baking powder and mix well. Add the rest of the milk, grated carrots and cinnamon.
   • Finally, add the chocolate chips and chopped nuts to distribute evenly.
3. Prepare the crumble:
   • In a small bowl, combine cold butter or coconut oil, sugar and almond flour. Mix until crumbly.

4. Assemble the cake:
   • Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Spread the almond crumble evenly on top.
5. Cook:
   • Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Let cool and serve:
   • Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy this luxurious flourless carrot cake with almond crumble, a perfect gluten-free treat that is as nutritious as it is delicious!