Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

Dessert of German origin prepared with carrots, eggs, sugar, oil, cinnamon, almonds, flour, baking powder, glazed with sugar, cream cheese and lemon juice.

Ingredients
Serves 16

Cake

• 375 g carrots (about 13.2 oz / 3 cups grated)
• 4 eggs
• 250 g sugar (about 8.8 oz / 1¼ cups)
• 250 ml neutral vegetable oil (about 8.5 fl oz / 1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 200 g ground almonds (about 7 oz / 2 cups)
• 250 g all-purpose flour (about 8.8 oz / 2 cups)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder (about 10 g)
• Fat or butter, for greasing the baking pan

Frosting

• 100 g powdered sugar (about 3.5 oz / ¾ cup)
• 1 packet vanilla sugar (about 8–10 g)
• Cream cheese (30% fat in dry matter), as needed
• A little lemon juice, to taste

Method

Finely grate the carrots.

Preheat the oven to 180 °C (fan).

Beat the eggs with the sugar, oil and cinnamon with a hand blender. Add the grated carrots and finely ground almonds.

Mix the flour and baking powder and stir them in.

Pour the mixture into a previously greased springform pan

Bake the cake for about 40 minutes.

Let the cake cool after baking.

For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar and vanilla sugar.

Transfer the cream cheese and lemon juice to a bowl

Beat the mixture until smooth.

Add the sugar.

Frost the top and sides of the chilled cake.

Allergens

Cinnamon: possible reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in case of allergy to pollen of Artemisia, Graminaceae, Composite, Birch

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Spreadable cheese: milk allergens

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Almonds: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011; it has cross-reactivity in case of allergy to Birch and Gramineae.

Various seed oils: check for allergens among the ingredients on the label

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

Leave grated carrots in water to reduce potassium levels.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Cinnamon: able to strengthen the immune system

Carrots: rich in vitamins (B1, B2, C, PP, E, D), carotenoids, minerals and active ingredients that support the functionality of the immune system and ophthalmic, diuretic and healing functions and act to protect the cardiovascular system. Also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Flour: provides B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate), which are important for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.

Cheeses: useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression. Contribution of useful flora, protection and proper functioning of the intestine.

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Almonds: they are a source of Vitamin E which protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Also useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Seed oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Useful for liver function for the supply of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity,) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood.

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Constipation

To be administered with caution to individuals suffering from:

• Mucositis – Lesions of the oral cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)