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Carrot cake is a sweet American cake made with carrots, spices and walnut pieces. It’s commonly topped with cream cheese frosting and marzipan carrots.
Popularized during the health craze of the late 20th century, carrot cake is regarded as a healthier alternative due to the use of vegetable oil instead of shortening and the addition of a recognized vegetable like carrots.
Using vegetable oil in a cake mix brings about different functions, including acting as a dough lubricant and imparting tenderness by interfering with gluten network formation.
When making carrot cake, consider softening the carrots for a smoother mouthfeel by increasing the baking soda content. The alkaline character of baking soda will soften carrots cell walls.
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