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Carrot Cake Recipe

 Prep Time: 30
Cook Time: 50
Ready in: 80

A really good carrot cake recipe is a must-have in anyone’s baking repertoire! Try out this lightly spiced cake topped with our delicious Carnation frosting. Our carrot cake recipe can be baked within an hour, and with our easy to follow guide, you’ll be able to create a cake that’s great for a tea time treat or special occasion in no time!

Ingredients

  • Cake

  • 100g light brown soft sugar
    3 eggs, beaten
    4tbsp sunflower oil
    Half a 405g can Carnation Condensed Milk Light
    150g self-raising flour
    ½tsp ground mixed spice
    1tsp baking powder
    Zest of 1 orange and 2tbsp juice
    55g raisins
    55g ground almonds
    350g carrots, peeled and grated
    100g walnut pieces (optional)
    Frosting
    150g cream cheese
    4tbsp Carnation Condensed Milk Light
    To decorate
    Lemon and orange zest

  • You will also need...

  • a 20cm square cake tin, lined with parchment
    • Method

    1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, (160°C for fan ovens), Gas Mark 4.

    2. In a large bowl whisk the eggs and sugar together until thick and creamy. Slowly whisk in the oil and half the tin of the condensed milk. Mix in the remaining cake ingredients.

    3. Pour into the tin and bake for 45-50 minutes until well risen. Cool slightly then turn out and cool completely.To prepare the frosting, place the cream cheese in a bowl and beat until smooth, whisk in the rest of the condensed milk. Spread the frosting over the cake. Decorate with lemon and orange zest.

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