Hearty carrot cake: the simple and delicious rustic recipe with ricotta and bacon

How to make savory carrot cake

Step 1

Peel and clean the carrots and cut them into thin slices1.

step 2

Soften in a pan with a little oil and onions2, and season with salt and pepper; then remove from the heat and allow to cool.

step 3

Put the carrots in a bowl and add the ricotta3, well drained from the whey.

Step 4

Also add the eggs, diced provola and grated parmesan and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.4.

Step 5

Finish with the chopped bacon5and mix the ingredients well.

Step 6

Place the shortcrust pastry with all the baking paper in a 22 cm diameter mold and distribute the prepared mixture evenly in it6.

Step 7

Fold the edges over the filling7 and seal with light finger pressure; then place in the preheated oven at 180 °C and cook for about 30 minutes.

Step 8

When the time is up, remove the savoury carrot cake from the oven, let it cool and turn it out onto a serving plate; then cut into slices8, bring to the table and serve.

storage
The savory carrot cake can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a maximum of 2-3 days . When serving, we recommend heating it in the oven for a few moments so that it smells like it was just prepared.