Introduction
Psst. We have a little secret for you. Straight from the Easter Bunny! His very own carrot cake bunny recipe. It is the most delightful and sustainable Easter treat.
Simple to make, no waste, great taste. It was too good to keep to ourselves, so we are sharing it with you today.
Mums and dads, this is something you can put together with the kids in under an hour.
Bakery and café owners, this is something you can also whip up quickly and have ready to serve. As a no waste recipe, it also helps you improve your profitability while providing a unique seasonal treat for your guests.
Easter is a magical time of year. Second to Christmas, sure, but we think it is a special season all the same. Arriving in Spring, the season of renewal and life, when carrots are plentiful and the bunnies are bounding around, the only thing missing is the perfect cake to enjoy with it.
With our easy carrot cake bunny recipe, made from leftover croissants, you will have everything you need, as well as drawing on the key themes of the season. Plus with those extra few days break, having a quick to prepare cake in your repertoire could be a life saver for last minute guests.
While the flavour is delicious as it is, you can also add your own signature spice for a little extra oomph. Read on for more details and tips.
There is greater pressure than ever on costs of living and business expenses. Making your money go further is top of mind all over Singapore. We accept as well that we must make better use of the limited resources on the planet. Doing so is better for all of us, and a core pillar of our Baking Good Better program.
This carrot cake recipe becomes zero waste by using leftover Délifrance Heritage Croissants (perfect for this recipe, you could substitute other croissants but the flavour profile won’t be the same). It is an innovative and responsible way to stretch the value of your croissants, as well as reduce the strain on Earth.
This is for a recipe of 6 portions
Cake:
Icing and Decorations:
Cake (35 minutes):
1. Cut the stale croissants into pieces and put them in a mixer, with brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix until you obtain a sandy mixture.
2. Add the cooked carrots, then the oil and set aside.
3. In another mixer, combine the eggs and sugar, then heat the mixture over a bain-marie to about 60°C, then whip as for a sponge cake.
4. Add this preparation to the croissant, oil and brown sugar mixture.
5. Pour the completed mixture into a bake tin about 20 cm in diameter, and bake for 30 minutes at 170°C.
6. Remove from the oven and leave to cool on a wire rack.
Icing (5 minutes):
1. To make the icing, start by combining the cream cheese with the icing sugar.
2. Then whisk until the mixture is white and consistent.
3. Once it’s ready, spread it immediately over the carrot cake.
4. Decorate with chocolate Easter bunnies and other treats as you prefer.
If you are baking this at home with the kids, decorating can be the most fun part! If you have 2 or more kids, give them a half (or third, or quarter, or more) each and make a little reward for who decorates their part of the cake best!
Remember earlier we suggested you could make your own unique spiced flavour for this zero waste carrot cake? Check out the mix below from our Délifrance team to do exactly that.
Add ¾ teaspoon of ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon of ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon of clove (go easy as the flavour is outsized for the amount you think is going in), and then either ¼ teaspoon of allspice or star anise.
If you aren’t sure what will work, we recommend making the carrot cake the first time without the mix, and then adding your preferred combination of spices the second time around.
Of course, you can mix and match, or add flavours such as cardamom for example to make it your own.
With your decorated zero waste carrot cake bunny proudly on the bench, it is time to enjoy! You should end up with 6 generous slices, just right to be gone in one sitting for a family.
If you have prepared this at your bakery or café, serving as an upsell with a cup of coffee would go well. For a little extra pizzazz, some edible flowers or dark chocolate shavings could bring a little extra touch of Spring to the plate.
There you have Easter lovers, a carrot cake recipe direct from the Easter bunny! One that is simple to make, stretches the value of your croissant, and is zero waste. There are also plenty of ways to customise it so it is perfect for you.
Hop to it!
KEY FEATURES:
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
A premium croissant from our Heritage range.
The secret is 24% fine butter and pure cane sugar, no shortcuts on the ingredients.
We also use a sourdough recipe for unique flavour and aromatic notes to savour.
Each carton contains 60 magnificent croissants.
PERFECT FOR:
- Enjoying on it's own at breakfast, either at home or on the move
- Enhancing your Singapore café, bakery or restaurant croissant offering
- Delivering more than your hotel guests expect
BAKING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Pre heat your oven according to the instructions on the packaging
2. Line a baking tray and place your croissant evenly across the tray
3. Place halfway down the oven and bake as suggested on the carton
4. Let them cool before serving, they will be hot!
5. Bon appetit!
Never re-freeze the croissants once thawed. If not preparing to bake immediately, keep in freezer at -18 degrees Celsius.
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