Aargau-Style Carrot and Almond Torte
Aargau-Style Carrot and Almond Torte brings together finely ground almonds and sweet grated carrots for a moist, tender crumb with gentle citrus notes. Finished with a glossy lemon glaze and whimsical marzipan carrots, it balances nutty richness and bright freshness. Serve this elegant cake for Easter gatherings, afternoon coffee, or any festive dessert table.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Aargau-Style Carrot and Almond Torte, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 31 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 28
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in the carrots, almonds, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- 3
Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, then add to the batter and stir well to combine.
- 4
Beat the egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold them into the cake batter with a spatula, then pour the batter into the prepared springform pan.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Remove carefully and place on a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
- 6
Knead the marzipan until soft and pliable. Pinch off 1/5 and add a little green food coloring with a toothpick. Knead until the marzipan is evenly green. Color the remaining marzipan orange using the same method. Shape the orange marzipan into 12 small carrots and make tiny indentations on top with a paring knife. Shape the green marzipan into small leaves. Attach 2 leaves to the top of each carrot with a little water.
- 7
Combine confectioners' sugar with enough lemon juice to make a thick icing. Coat the cake with the icing. Arrange the marzipan carrots on top around the edges so each slice has one carrot. Let the icing dry before slicing and serving.
- Calories 470.26 kcal High 24%
- Protein 11.75 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 60.46 g 22%
- Total Fat 22.06 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 2.42 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 94.64 mg High 32%
- Sodium 70.04 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 5.81 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 44.49 g --
- Added Sugars 7.63 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 125.66 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 2.39 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 79.82 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 289.09 mcg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin C 8.19 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.39 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Food Dyes 🎨
About This Recipe
Aargau Style Carrot and Almond Torte is made with 14 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Almond Meal, Baking Powder, and Butter. Each serving provides about 470.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Aargau-Style Carrot and Almond Torte made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Almond Meal, Baking Powder, Butter, Eggs. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Aargau-Style Carrot and Almond Torte?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 470.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Aargau-Style Carrot and Almond Torte easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Aargau-Style Carrot and Almond Torte healthy?
- Aargau-Style Carrot and Almond Torte has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 470.26 calories and 11.75 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.42 g (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.63 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Food Dyes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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