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Presentation

Dessert prepared with carrots, flour, sugar, cinnamon. Corn oil, apples, eggs, nuts, coconut, pineapple, baking powder, vanillin and Philadelphia, powdered sugar and lemon juice for the topping.

Ingredients

for 6 people:

Grated carrots:  100 g (3.5 oz / ≈ 1 cup loosely packed)

Flour:  300 g (10.6 oz / ≈ 2½ cups)

Sugar:  200 g (7 oz / ≈ 1 cup)

Ground cinnamon:  2 teaspoons (≈ 5 g / 0.18 oz)

Corn oil:  100 ml (3.4 fl oz / ≈ ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp)

Apple purée:  30 g (1 oz / ≈ 2 tablespoons)

Egg whites:  from 5 eggs (≈ 150 g / 5.3 oz)

Walnuts:  25 g (0.9 oz / ≈ ¼ cup chopped)

Grated coconut:  25 g (0.9 oz / ≈ ⅓ cup)

Sugar-free pineapple in syrup:  50 g (1.8 oz / ≈ ⅓ cup chopped)

Baking powder:  1 sachet (≈ 16 g / ≈ 1 tablespoon)

Vanillin:  1 sachet (≈ 1–2 g / ≈ ½ teaspoon)

1 sachet of vanillin

For the cover

Philadelphia cream cheese:  150 g (5.3 oz / ≈ ⅔ cup)

Powdered sugar:  100 g (3.5 oz / ≈ ¾ cup)

Lemon juice:  from ½ lemon (≈ 1 tablespoon / 15 ml)

Method

Turn on the oven at 180 °.

Boil the carrots for five minutes

Drain them and let them cool.

In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon.

In another bowl, with an electric mixer (minimum speed), mix the egg whites, oil, apple puree and vanillin.

When the cream is homogeneous, add the other flour-based mixture and knead it well.

Finally, add the carrots, coconut, pineapple and walnuts and mix well.

Pour the mixture into a pan of about 30 cm in diameter that you have buttered and floured properly.

Cook for about an hour.

Once the cake is ready, remove it from the pan and let it cool completely.

In the meantime, prepare the cream for the coating by mixing the cheese, lemon juice and icing sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture is creamy.

Use the cream obtained to cover the cake both on the top and on the sides.

Allergens

Pineapple: possible individual intolerance

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

Coconut: possible cases of intolerance

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

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

Apple: individual fruit intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch sensitivity

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

Corn oil: if pure it is not allergenic

Philadelphia: milk allergens

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

Vanilla: possible reactivity in case of sensitivity to spices

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Pineapple: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants.

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

Coconut: rich in mineral salts, vitamins, especially B and C, amino acids and an oil with disinfectant properties that assist the functionality of the immune system. Coconut “milk” has mildly diuretic properties that promote kidney function.

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

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

Apple: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Walnuts: Zinc carriers, an element favourable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and vitamin E and rich in omega 3 fatty acids that fight the increase in blood pressure and the presence of bad cholesterol. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Corn oil: rich in antioxidants such as vitamin E promotes the reduction of cholesterol and blood pressure, the protection of the heart, liver, kidneys and digestive system. Philadelphia: useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression.

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

Vanilla: it has favorable effects on liver function to have choleretic, digestive, eupeptic, stomachic, hepatoprotective, antihepatotoxic, spasmolytic properties of smooth muscle fibers.

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
• Mucositis – Lesions of the oral cavity

Not to be administered to individuals suffering from:

• Diarrhea

With caution in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)