Spiced Parsnip Cake

Name: Spiced Parsnip Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 300 g of parsnips (peeled and grated); 200 g of flour (wheat); 150 g of granulated sugar; 3 eggs (large); 100 g of unsalted butter (melted); 100 ml of milk; 10 g of baking powder; 1 tsp of cinnamon (ground); 1/2 tsp of nutmeg (grated); 1 pinch of salt

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A moist, surprising cake made with grated parsnip and scented with spices. Perfect for an afternoon snack or an original dessert.

Total time: 1 h
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.63

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

380kcal

Protein7 g7%
Carbs48 g50%
Fat18 g42%
Fiber3 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For an even moister cake, make sure to fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients without overworking the batter. You can add a handful of chopped nuts or raisins for more texture.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Very well, up to 2-3 months tightly wrapped (portions or whole) in bags.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3-4 days in an airtight container, at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Can be made the day before, the flavors develop. Store covered.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Reheat for 5 min in the oven at 150°C or 30-60s in the microwave at medium power to keep it moist.

Variations

Grate the parsnip finely before gently folding it in.
Serve as an afternoon snack or an original dessert.
Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before unmolding.

Mistakes to avoid

Overmixing after adding the liquid: mix just enough.
Crushing the parsnip: fold it gently into the batter.
Unmolding a piping hot cake: wait 10 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make the parsnip cake batter?

Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, whisk the eggs with the milk and melted butter, pour the liquid over the dry ingredients and mix just enough, then add the grated parsnip.

How long do you bake the cake?

Grease and flour a loaf pan, pour in the batter and bake for 40 to 45 minutes at 180 °C, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

What does parsnip taste like in a cake?

Grated parsnip gives a moist, surprising cake with a lightly sweet mildness that the cinnamon and nutmeg bring out, a bit like in a carrot cake.

How do you unmold the cake?

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack, so it can finish cooling completely and keep clean slices.