National Carrot Cake Day
National Carrot Cake Day, occurring every year on February 3, is the perfect celebration of a dessert that’s as wholesome as it is delicious, combining health and taste in every bite!
There is no information as to who started this day but we can all collectively agree that it was a much needed tribute to the healthy and delicious carrot cakes!
From Medieval Roots to Modern Kitchens: The Story of Carrot Cake
In ancient times, sugar was a luxury that was affordable only to the rich and affluent. Thus, historians say that due to the natural sweets of carrots, it was used many a times to make cakes and other desserts.
Carrot cake also gained popularity during World War II when sugar and other ingredients were rationed, making carrots a practical substitute for sweeteners in baked goods. The cake's rise in popularity was partly due to its inclusion in wartime cookbooks and its affordability.
After the war, carrot cake continued to be loved for its moist texture and unique flavor, eventually becoming a classic dessert.
How to Prepare the Classic Carrot Cake (Very Easy Recipe)
Ingredients Required
- 2/3 cups Vegetable oil
- 2/3 cups Sugar
- Salt
- 4 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla essence
- Cinnamon powder
- Ginger Powder
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- All-purpose flour
Process
- In a bowl, add all the ingredients including some vegetable oil, granulated sugar, vanilla essence, salt, eggs, cinnamon powder, ginger powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Either use an electric mixer or beat it until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Next, keep adding all-purpose flour and mix it till the consistency is thick and smooth.
- Now, add some grated carrots of course. To make it even more tasty, you can add chopped walnuts, pecans, and drained crushed pineapple slices.
- Toss the mixture in the oven and let it bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
- After it is done, cool it for 7 to 10 minutes and voila, you're done!
Cream Cheese Frosting Preparation
Ingredients
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Sugar
- Lemon juice
Process
- In a mixing bowl, take a block of cream cheese and butter and mix it thoroughly.
- Add sugar powder to the mixture above and keep mixing.
- Lastly, add some lemon juice.
Interesting Facts You Should Know
- It is believed that carrot cakes evolved from carrot puddings that were consumed by Europeans during the middle ages.
- There are multiple disputed accounts suggesting that carrot cake may have originated in France, Switzerland, or England.
- Did you know that there are over 500 varieties of carrot all over the world?
- 87% of carrot is water by the way!
- While the classic version of carrot cake is made with walnuts, some variations include other ingredients like coconut, raisins, or even orange zest to add extra flavor.
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