and we have 2 graters. a really tiny one and a bigger one. when you grate the carrots,, is it best to make them really teeny tiny, or a bit bigger so there are actual carrot bits in it. thanks
2007-09-20 04:56:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Honestly, I would do both. The teeny tiny ones will give the cake a good color and taste....and the bigger ones will do the same...but offer larger pieces that let you visually know it's carrot cake.
2007-09-20 05:04:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would use the larger grater and if you want your cake really moist, substitute almost half of the carrots with shredded zucchini. I did that once because I ran out of carrots and EVERYONE wanted the recipe!! They said they've never had a carrot cake so moist - and it still tasted like carrots.
2007-09-20 15:35:13 · answer #2 · answered by Rli R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's up to you and how you would like it.
I prefer the carrot as small as possible, when I make carrot cake I grate the carrot then give it a quick whizz in the processor with half the flour. I know it's carrot cake but I don't like to see the bits of carrot.
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2007-09-20 12:07:53 · answer #3 · answered by Florence-Anna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oooh i love carrot cake id say its better with the little grater because you don't want to taste too much of the carrot!
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2007-09-20 12:07:32 · answer #4 · answered by lisa w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is totally up to you & your personal preference. I like slightly larger grating so that they show up a little in the cake so people can tell it from a spice cake without sticking their fingers in it. You don't want too big of pieces as they can be tough & chewy if they are too thick
2007-09-20 12:04:39 · answer #5 · answered by 2020 A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like the carrots a bit bigger. You should also add raisins and walnuts!!
2007-09-20 12:11:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My vote is to make them teeny tiny. I don't like having big chunks in my cakes, but that's just me!
2007-09-20 12:02:34 · answer #7 · answered by burrchillies 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's up to you. I've had delicious carrot cake both ways.
2007-09-20 12:02:34 · answer #8 · answered by edepillim 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use the LARGE grater ---- when the cake is COOKED, it will be MOISTER, and you won't notice "large pieces" because the carrots will cook into the batter!
Much moister and YUMMIER w. LARGE grater!
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Enjoy!
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2007-09-20 12:04:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The smallest, that way the flavors can blend into the cake evenly.
2007-09-20 12:05:48 · answer #10 · answered by Stephanie S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋