Steamed Carrot Cake

Submitted by ongwienkai1980

"This recipe of carrot cake use less sugar and fat than ordinary one. Yet it still retains enough moisture while steamed to the perfect texture. As my mom said, it is better than baking!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1200 grams
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 225 g grated carrots
• 250 g Greek yogurt
• 100 g brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 35 g butter
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
• 380 g bread flour
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon baking powder

directions

1. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg to a large bowl and combine.
2. In another bowl, add eggs, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, butter, oil, vanilla and carrots. Mix until combine.
3. Fold both mixture into batter, do not whisk.
4. Add the batter to a greased 8 inch spring non-stick pan. Spread evenly with spatula.
5. Place the pan upon the rack of a steamer when water boil.
6. Place the lid on and steam for 55 minutes.
7. Allow it to cool down for 15 minutes after done.
8. Remove the spring pan. Cut into 8 pieces and serve.