Siberian Carrot Cake

Name: Siberian Carrot Cake
Ingredients: 4-1/2 c. (ca. 1 lb.) coarsely grated carrots; 2-1/8 c. shredded coconut; 1-3/8 c. ground hazelnuts; heaping 1/2 c. flour; 2/3 c. sugar, minus 1 tbsp.; 6 eggs, separated; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1.5 tsp. cinnamon

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Ingredients

4-1/2 c. (ca. 1 lb.) coarsely grated carrots
2-1/8 c. shredded coconut
1-3/8 c. ground hazelnuts
heaping 1/2 c. flour
2/3 c. sugar, minus 1 tbsp.
6 eggs, separated
2 tsp. baking powder
1.5 tsp. cinnamon

Directions

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