Carrot & Pecan Cake Recipe

Name: Carrot & Pecan Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 150 g self-raising flour; 150 g whole wheat self-rising flour; ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 500 g carrots, grated; 30 g desiccated coconut; 30 g pecan nuts; 80 g sultanas; 2 eggs; 125 ml apple juice; 250 ml skim milk; 200 g reduced-fat cream cheese; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Servings: persons

150 g self-raising flour
150 g whole wheat self-rising flour
½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
500 g carrots, grated
30 g desiccated coconut
30 g pecan nuts
80 g sultanas
2 eggs
125 ml apple juice
250 ml skim milk
200 g reduced-fat cream cheese
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

1
Preheat oven to 200C/400F/Gas 5.
2
Lightly grease and flour a deep 20cm (8in) tin.
3
Sift flours, bicarb, and spices into a large bowl.
4
Add carrot, coconut, nuts and sultanas.
5
Beat eggs, add apple juice.
6
Once well mixed, add milk; stir well to combine.
7
Add liquid to dry ingredients; stir well until well mixed.
8
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 - 45 minutes, or until golden and firm to touch.
9
Cool the cake in the tin for a few minutes, and then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10
For the topping, beat the ingredients together until smooth; spread over the cake.
11
Decorate with extra pecans and grated carrot if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 150 g self-raising flour, 150 g whole wheat self-rising flour, ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Carrot & Pecan Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Carrot & Pecan Cake

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