German Carrot Hazelnut Cake

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From southern living.

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Steps

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In a bowl , beat the egg whites and salt using an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.

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Gradually add 1 / 3 cup sugar , beating until stiff.

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In a bowl , beat egg yolks and 1 / 4 cup hot water at medium-high speed until foamy.

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Gradually add remaining 2 / 3 cup sugar.

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Beat 3 minutes or until thick and pale.

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Stir the carrots and next 7 ingredients into the yolk mixture.

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Fold in egg white mixture.

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Pour batter into a lightly greased 10-inch springform pan.

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Bake in a 325 oven for 50 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.

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Cool in pan 10 minutes.

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Remove sides of pan , and cool completely on a wire rack.

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To make chocolate glaze: combine sugar and cocoa.

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Stir in water until spreading consistency.

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Spread top and sides of cake with chocolate glaze.

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Ingredients

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eggs, salt, sugar, hot water, carrots, ground hazelnuts, fine dry breadcrumb, baking powder, ground cinnamon, rum, vanilla extract, lemon rind, powdered sugar, cocoa