Wash and peel the carrots, then grate them onto a cloth. Cover with another cloth and let stand for about an hour to dry. Whip the egg whites and sugar to a stiff meringue. Fold in the carrots, almonds, lemon zest, cornstarch, and the egg yolks one at a time. Add the rum, stirring gently. Butter and dust a cake pan and pour in the mixture. Bake at 350ºF for about 40 mins. Let cool before serving. |
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