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strong Mary Berry Carrot And Walnut Cake Recipe strong

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
A moist and flavorful carrot cake with walnuts, topped with cream cheese icing, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 175 g self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 175 g light muscovado sugar

Wet ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 150 ml sunflower oil (¼ pint)

Additions

  • 175 g carrots, peeled and finely grated
  • 50 g walnuts, roughly chopped
  • Zest of 1 large orange orange zest

Icing

  • 200 g full-fat cream cheese
  • 75 g icing sugar, sifted

Decoration

  • Whole walnuts whole walnuts, to decorate

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease and line a 20cm round cake tin.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, eggs, and oil until smooth.
  • Gently fold in grated carrots, chopped walnuts, and orange zest.
  • Pour batter into prepared tin and bake for 45-50 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
  • Cool in tin briefly, then transfer to a wire rack. Spread icing over cooled cake and decorate with whole walnuts.

Notes

Ensure the cake is completely cooled before icing to prevent melting.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Keyword: cake, carrot, walnut