Gâteau Aux Carottes Recipe
Mascarpone Fouetté, Noix Sablées, Sauce Caramel
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Ingredients
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For the Carrot Cake
For the Mascarpone Whipped Cream
For the Nut Toppings
For the Caramel Sauce
Method
Carrot Cake Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- 2
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in grated carrots.
- 4
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Mascarpone Whipped Cream Preparation
- 5
Whip Cream
In a bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- 6
Combine Mascarpone
Gently fold in mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract until smooth.
Nut Topping Preparation
- 7
Toast Nuts
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add walnuts and brown sugar, cooking until the nuts are toasted and caramelized.
Caramel Sauce Preparation
- 8
Make Caramel
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar until it turns golden brown. Gradually stir in heavy cream and butter until smooth.
Assembly
- 9
Assemble the Cake
Once the cake has cooled, spread the mascarpone whipped cream on top. Sprinkle with toasted nuts and drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.