Rob'S Carrot Cake With Pineapple Walnuts And Raisin

Name: Rob'S Carrot Cake With Pineapple Walnuts And Raisins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon mixed spice; 1 pinch salt; 2 pineapple rings, cut into small chunks; 1 1/2 cups grated carrots (packed, approx 2 large carrots, be generous); 1/4 cup raisins or 1/4 cup sultana; 1/2 grated lemon, rind of; 1/2 cup walnut pieces; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup oil (sunflower, vegetable or corn, NOT olive oil); 1/2 cup milk (just under); 1 teaspoon vanilla essence; For the icing; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; 1/2 cup icing sugar; juice of half a lemon; For decoration; 1 orange, rind only, cut into strips

Servings: persons

1 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1 pinch salt
2 pineapple rings, cut into small chunks
1 1/2 cups grated carrots (packed, approx 2 large carrots, be generous)
1/4 cup raisins or 1/4 cup sultana
1/2 grated lemon, rind of
1/2 cup walnut pieces
2 eggs
1/4 cup oil (sunflower, vegetable or corn, NOT olive oil)
1/2 cup milk (just under)
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
For the icing
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup icing sugar
juice of half a lemon
For decoration
1 orange, rind only, cut into strips

1
Set the oven to 180C/350F and prepare 2 7inch round cake pans by covering the base with greaseproof paper lightly greasing on both sides.
2
Sift dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Dry the pineapple between pieces of kitchen roll, and put along with the lemon rind, carrot and raisins into the large bowl with the dry ingredients coating everything evenly with the flour mixture (best to use your hands).
3
Beat the eggs into the oil and milk and add the vanilla essence. Pour onto dry ingredients and mix lightly but thoroughly making sure all ingredients are incorporated.
4
Divide evenly between cake pans and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick or skewer comes out clean when inserted.
5
Leave to cool in the pan for 10mins before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
6
Make the icing by beating together the cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Spread a very thin layer in the middle of the cake, and use the rest to ice the top.
7
Put the orange rind in the middle of the cake as decoration.

903

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, and more.

Yes, Rob'S Carrot Cake With Pineapple Walnuts And Raisins 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.

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Rob'S Carrot Cake With Pineapple Walnuts And Raisins

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Variations & substitutions

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