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Delicious Carrot Cake Recipe - Best In The Uk


The BEST Carrot Cake MakLep Tasty
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Introduction

Carrot cake is a classic dessert that's loved by many. It's moist, flavorful, and has a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. While there are many variations of carrot cake out there, this recipe is considered the best in the UK. It's easy to make and yields a cake that's both delicious and impressive.

Ingredients

For the cake:
  • 300g plain flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 300g light brown sugar
  • 250ml sunflower oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 300g grated carrots
  • 100g chopped walnuts (optional)
For the frosting:
  • 200g cream cheese
  • 100g unsalted butter, softened
  • 300g icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/gas mark 4. Grease and line two 20cm cake tins with parchment paper.2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts, if using.5. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake tins and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.6. Let the cakes cool in their tins for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.7. While the cakes are cooling, make the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add in the icing sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.8. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one of the cakes. Place the other cake on top and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.9. Decorate the cake with any extra chopped walnuts, if desired.

Nutrition

This cake serves 12 people and each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 592
  • Protein: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fat: 33g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 94mg
  • Sodium: 440mg
  • Potassium: 268mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 51g
  • Vitamin A: 84.4%
  • Vitamin C: 2.4%
  • Calcium: 10.2%
  • Iron: 9.7%

Conclusion

This carrot cake recipe is a crowd-pleaser and is sure to impress your friends and family. It's easy to make, and the end result is a delicious and moist cake that's perfect for any occasion. So what are you waiting for? Get your apron on and start baking!

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