Coconut carrot slices

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Coconut carrot slices
50 min.
15
343kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Coconut Carrot Slices, a scrumptious treat that will elevate your appetizer game! Perfectly balancing sweetness and spice, these moist and tender slices are a fantastic fusion of grated carrots and luscious coconut, making them an ideal vegetarian option for any gathering. Whether you're looking for a savory starter, a tempting snack, or simply an enjoyable indulgence to complement your antipasti spread, these slices check all the boxes!

With a meticulous blend of light muscovado sugar, eggs, and warm spices, each bite is a celebration of textures and tastes. The rich unsalted butter ensures a melt-in-your-mouth experience, perfectly complemented by the crispy coconut topping that adds a delightful crunch. Not to mention, the bright orange carrots enrich the cake with moisture and a subtle earthiness.

Ready in just 50 minutes and serving up to 15, this recipe is not only quick and easy but also a fantastic way to impress your guests or treat your family. What better way to showcase your culinary flair than with this deliciously uncomplicated dessert? Dive into your baking adventure today, and let the irresistible aroma of Coconut Carrot Slices fill your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 250 pack butter unsalted
  • 300 muscovado sugar light
  • tsp vanilla extract 
  • large eggs 
  • 200 self-raising flour 
  • 50 desiccated coconut 
  • 200 carrots grated
  • tsp spice mixed
  • 85 desiccated coconut 
  • 25 muscovado sugar light
  • 25 butter melted

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wooden spoon
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Butter and line a traybake or small roasting tin, about 20 x 30cm.
  2. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas
  3. Gently melt the butter in a large saucepan, cool for 5 mins, add the sugar, vanilla and eggs, then beat until smooth with a wooden spoon. Stir in the flour, coconut and tsp salt. Stir the carrot and mixed spice into the mix.
  4. Bake for 30 mins.
  5. Meanwhile, evenly mix 85g more coconut with 25g light muscovado sugar and 25g melted butter. Smooth this over the cake, then bake for 10 mins more until golden and a skewer inserted comes out clean. Cool, then cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Calories343kcal
Protein4.33%
Fat56.2%
Carbs39.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.92
Glycemic Load
6.69
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
7.2295653353567%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:342.8kcal
17.14%
Fat:21.92g
33.72%
Saturated Fat:14.93g
93.34%
Carbohydrates:34.63g
11.54%
Net Carbohydrates:32.43g
11.79%
Sugar:22.46g
24.95%
Cholesterol:76.62mg
25.54%
Sodium:45.78mg
1.99%
Alcohol:0.1g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Protein:3.8g
7.6%
Vitamin A:2740.58IU
54.81%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.6%
Selenium:10.51µg
15.01%
Fiber:2.2g
8.8%
Copper:0.12mg
6.17%
Phosphorus:61.54mg
6.15%
Vitamin E:0.72mg
4.78%
Iron:0.84mg
4.69%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.55%
Potassium:154.07mg
4.4%
Magnesium:16.95mg
4.24%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.9%
Calcium:38.57mg
3.86%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.69%
Folate:13.27µg
3.32%
Zinc:0.48mg
3.23%
Vitamin K:3.22µg
3.06%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
3%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.01%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2%
Vitamin B3:0.36mg
1.82%
Vitamin C:0.98mg
1.19%