Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsLa PlanqueGâteau Aux Carottes Recipe

Gâteau Aux Carottes Recipe

Inspired by La Planque
Time1h 30m
Serves12

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. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

  2. 2

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in grated carrots.

  4. 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

  1. 5

    Whip Cream

    In a bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.

  2. 6

    Combine Mascarpone

    Gently fold in mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract until smooth.

Nut Topping Preparation

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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.

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