Date 27 February 2019
People 10
Machine Manual Mode
Preparation time 35 Minutes
Rest time 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Cooking time 45 Minutes
Total time 2 Hours 50 Minutes
A really good carrot cake is not easily forgotten, it should be perfectly moist, and topped with a thick coating of sweet icing and crunchy walnuts .
Carrot cake is usually associated with Easter and springtime but that shouldn’t stop you from making it any time you want.
A carrot cake isn’t complete without its thick and dense icing. We have added some orange zest for flavour. As the icing is heavy the cake base should be as light as possible to balance the texture. It needs to be packed full of carrots , walnuts and seasoned with a good dash of cinnamon !
When it comes to decorations its really up to you! In our recipe , we have chosen to thickly ice the top and we have used whole walnuts as decoration but you can use chopped walnuts, orange peel or even make little candied carrots.
Step nr: 1 - Preheat oven VIDEO
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Firstly preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.
Step nr: 2 - Line cake tin VIDEO
Preparation time 2 Minutes
Total time 2 Minutes
Line the bottom of a cake tin with parchment paper. Lightly grease the sides with butter and dust with flour.
Step nr: 3 - Grate carrots VIDEO
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Preparation time 3 Minutes
Total time 3 Minutes
Grate carrots finely and set aside.
Step nr: 4 - Separate egg whites VIDEO
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Preparation time 4 Minutes
Total time 4 Minutes
Carefully separate the egg yolks from whites and set the yolks aside.
Step nr: 5 - Combine oli and sugar VIDEO
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Preparation time 2 Minutes
Total time 2 Minutes
Whisk together vegetable oil and sugar.
Step nr: 6 - Add egg yolks VIDEO
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Preparation time 2 Minutes
Total time 2 Minutes
Add egg yolks to the bowl and whisk.
Step nr: 7 - Add walnuts, carrots and lemon juice VIDEO
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Preparation time 3 Minutes
Total time 3 Minutes
Add walnuts, carrots and lemon juice and mix thoroughly with a spatula.
Step nr: 8 - Combine the plain flour VIDEO
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Preparation time 3 Minutes
Total time 3 Minutes
Sift plain flour into the bowl and add the bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, salt and the cinnamon. Mix until completely combined.
Step nr: 9 - Whisk egg whites VIDEO
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Preparation time 3 Minutes
Total time 3 Minutes
In a large bowl whisk egg whites into firm peaks.
Step nr: 10 - Fold in egg whiles VIDEO
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Preparation time 2 Minutes
Total time 2 Minutes
Gently fold egg whites into the mixture with a silicone spatula.
Step nr: 11 - Transfer to cake tin VIDEO
Preparation time 1 Minute
Total time 1 Minute
Transfer the mixture to the lined and greased cake tin with a spatula.
Step nr: 12 - Bake VIDEO
Cooking time 45 Minutes
Total time 45 Minutes
Place cake tin in the oven and bake for 45 minutes.
Step nr: 13 - Make the icing VIDEO
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Preparation time 5 Minutes
Total time 5 Minutes
While the cake is baking you can make the icing. Whisk butter, cream cheese, icing sugar and the zest until completely combined.
Step nr: 14 - Set aside VIDEO
Rest time 30 Minutes
Total time 30 Minutes
Once combined, transfer the icing to a bowl and place in the fridge until needed.
Step nr: 15 - Remove cake from oven VIDEO
Rest time 1 Hour
Total time 1 Hour
After 45 minutes the cake should be ready. Remove it from the oven and set aside to cool on a wire rack.
Step nr: 16 - Decorate cake VIDEO
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Preparation time 5 Minutes
Total time 5 Minutes
Once the cake is completely cool remove the icing from the fridge, spread evenly over the top and decorate with walnuts.
