Carrot cake with frosting
"A carrot cake is so popular, especially in coffee shops and bakeries," says Berry. "My version includes my favourite spices. Carrot cake originated in the USA where they make cakes with oil, rather than our butter-based sponges. Use a flavourless oil, su
SERVES
10
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
10
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
40
MINUTES
Ingredients
4 large eggs
175g caster sugar
75g light muscovado sugar
250ml sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing
1tsp vanilla extract
2 ripe bananas, mashed
150g carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
275g self-raising flour
2tsp baking powder
1tsp ground cinnamon
1tsp ground ginger
½tsp mixed spice
55g walnuts or pecans, finely chopped, plus a few extra for decoration
For the cream cheese frosting:
250g butter, softened
2tsp vanilla extract
350g icing sugar
350g full-fat cream cheese
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