Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Fluted Carrot-Orange Cake : TWD

This week's bake at Tuesdays With Dorie (TWD) is Fluted Carrot-Tangerine Cake. It is an inch high, light and spongy carrot cake with the fragrance and flavours from ginger and citrus. 



I have used orange instead of tangerine. And the pie pan I used has straight sides instead of fluted. As usual, I have reduced the amount of sugar, using only a scant half cup, and it works for me. I can already taste the sweetness, and it tastes sweeter on the next day too. I cannot imagine how sweet it is with the full amount, a whole cup of it for a one-inch cake. There's grated carrots, orange zest and juice, and grated fresh ginger in the batter.


 It certainly smells lovely when the cake is baking in the oven!



I thought that this cake is nice. Light, soft and moist with a fragrant citrusy taste. Goes well with a cup of warm tea.


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18 comments:

  1. Bet it's one tasty cake, Joyce! Great with less sugar!

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  2. It is sweet with the full amount of sugar but it means you only need a little sliver - so it lasts longer :)

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  3. Hi Joyce,

    Although this cake looks short, it looks really good with light and fluffy texture :)

    Zoe

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  4. You cake looks lovely. I used the amount of sugar called for an n the recipe and thought it tasted great, but then again, I have a sweet tooth!

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  5. This is certainly a yummy cake, one that I will be repeating because it is simple and good, just my cup of tea.

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  6. I never thought to reduce the sugar, but you're right, it would have tasted just as good (and be healthier)! I'll have to try that next time. Your cake looks great!

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  7. Love carrot cake love this lighter version

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  8. Your cake looks lovely Joyce, and it doesn't look as though reducing the sugar affected the texture - it still looks moist and delicious!

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  9. This is such a lovely light cake that is full of deliciousness. Yours looks fantastic.

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  10. Since I used lemon zest and lemon juice, my cake did not taste overly sweet but it is good to know that the sugar can be reduced without issue!

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  11. I used orange as well and the smell really was amazing! I was surprised by how light yet moist this cake was.

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  12. Hi Joyce, this looks good. I'm imagining the orange aroma coming from the oven...

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  13. I am looking forward to having this cake with tea.

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  14. looks terrific--I liked how light and fresh this was, too!

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  15. This cake was so good! I can see myself making it again.

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  16. So delicious wasn't it? Yours came out lovely!

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  17. Yours looks lovely. I finally caught up on this cake on the blog today - it was a hit here, too.

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