Dessert whose main ingredient is grated

 One dessert that uses grated ingredients as its main component is "Carrot Cake." Carrot cake is a moist and flavorful cake that uses grated carrots as a primary ingredient. It is often spiced with cinnamon, and sometimes includes other ingredients such as nuts, raisins, or pineapple. It is typically topped with a creamy frosting, often made with cream cheese.

Here is a basic recipe for a classic carrot cake:

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

3 large eggs

2 cups sugar

3/4 cup vegetable oil

3/4 cup buttermilk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups grated carrots

1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Cream Cheese Frosting:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

4 cups confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until well combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped nuts, if using.

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack.

For the frosting:

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth.

Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla and beat until creamy and well combined.

Frost the cooled carrot cake with the cream cheese frosting.

Serve and enjoy this delicious and classic carrot cake with family and friends!