Carrot, date and walnut loaf

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Grated carrots and gently hints of spice add a depth of flavour to this nutty cake, with orange and lemon zest for a refreshing citrus twist

Carrot, date and walnut loaf

SERVES

8

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

15

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

75

MINUTES

CUISINE

COURSE

Baking

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a 2 lb loaf tin with baking parchment.

  2. Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl and mix in the sugar, zest, walnuts, dates and ginger.

  3. Add in the olive oil and grated carrot and stir until completely combined.

  4. Add the eggs one at a time and stir thoroughly.

  5. Scoop the mixture into your prepared tin and spread it evenly.

  6. Bake for 1¼ hours or until a skewer comes out clean. If it is not baked put it back into the oven for 5 minute intervals. Cool before removing from tin.

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Ingredients

  • 200g self-raising flour

  • 1½ tsp baking powder

  • 230g golden caster sugar

  • zest of 2 oranges

  • zest of 1 lemon

  • 50g walnuts, chopped

  • 50g dates, chopped

  • 3 tsp ground ginger

  • 225ml light olive oil

  • 225g carrots, grated

  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a 2 lb loaf tin with baking parchment.

  2. Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl and mix in the sugar, zest, walnuts, dates and ginger.

  3. Add in the olive oil and grated carrot and stir until completely combined.

  4. Add the eggs one at a time and stir thoroughly.

  5. Scoop the mixture into your prepared tin and spread it evenly.

  6. Bake for 1¼ hours or until a skewer comes out clean. If it is not baked put it back into the oven for 5 minute intervals. Cool before removing from tin.

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