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Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake

An amazing Carrot Cake ideal for afternoon tea. This recipe can also be baked as a tray bake. Simply bake in a lined 18x28cm (7x11") tray. Why not try addign the zest of an orange in the mix for extra zing!

Preparation Time 15 minutes
Baking Time 40 minutes
Portions Serves 12
Skill Level Easy
Average Rating 5 stars
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Carrot Cake Ingredients

250 ml Sunolive Oil a mixture of sunflower and olive oil
225 grams Light Muscovado Sugar (Billington's) Light Muscovado Sugar (Billington's)
3 Happy Eggs large Happy Eggs
225 grams Wholemeal Self Raising Flour (Allinson) Wholemeal Self Raising Flour (Allinson)
250 grams Carrots coarsley grated
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Additional Ingredients

25 grams Unrefined Golden Icing Sugar (Billington's) unrefined golden Unrefined Golden Icing Sugar (Billington's)
250 grams Mascarpone cheese
 

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How to make Carrot Cake

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  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/ fan 160C/ gas mark 4. Grease and line a 20cm(8inch) round tin with baking parchment.
  2. Whisk the oil and sugar together, then whisk in the eggs one a time.
  3. Gently fold in the flour, followed by the carrots. Mix gently until combined, then turn into the prepared tin.
  4. Bake for 40 mins until golden brown and a cocktail stick inserted into the centre comes out clean. method tip
  5. Cool in the tin for 10 mins,then turn out and cool on a wire rack.
  6. Mix together the mascarpone cheese and the golden icing sugar. Spread over the top and sides of the cake with a palette knife. Finish with pecan halves.
  7. Tip: This recipe also works well cooked in a rectangular tin 18 x 28cm (7 x 11 inches). Spread icing over the top only and cut into squares to serve.
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Reviews

Read all reviews (4) | Average rating: 5 stars

"Carrot cake is loved by my family and the is the best recipe yet. Easy to make and absolutely delicious. Great for a beginner in cake making. Definitely recommended"

05-02-2010 | Author: CBell37571 | 5 stars

"very moist and tasty."

16-10-2009 | Author: matterseygran | 5 stars

"Lovely moist cake which is easy to make, I added sultanas to give more texture. I would make this cake again."

02-04-2010 | Author: grannygargles | 5 stars

"I have just made this cake and it was my first ever attempt at baking from scratch. Glad to say it turned out delicious and was really easy to mek."

11-09-2011 | Author: bobobear | 5 stars

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