Scrumptious Orange Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Scrumptious Orange Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 225 g carrots, peeled and grated; 200 g self-raising flour; 2 teaspoons mixed spice; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 175 g dark brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 150 ml sunflower oil; 1 orange, zest of, grated; 100 g sultanas; 50 g desiccated coconut; 50 g pecan nuts, toasted and chopped; 1 small orange, juice of; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 ounces dark brown sugar; 1 (12 ounce) containerbetty crocker butter vanilla frosting; 2 (8 inch) cake tins lined with baking parchment paper

Servings: persons

225 g carrots, peeled and grated
200 g self-raising flour
2 teaspoons mixed spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
175 g dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
150 ml sunflower oil
1 orange, zest of, grated
100 g sultanas
50 g desiccated coconut
50 g pecan nuts, toasted and chopped
1 small orange, juice of
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 ounces dark brown sugar
1 (12 ounce) containerbetty crocker butter vanilla frosting
2 (8 inch) cake tins lined with baking parchment paper

1
Heat the oven to 180C.
2
Combine the oil, eggs and sugar and whisk until sugar dissolved.
3
Sift the flour, mixed spice and cinnamon and stir in .
4
Add all the other ingredients and combine.
5
Pour equal amounts into each cake tin and put in the oven for about 30 minutes...you are looking for a springy but firm feeling.
6
Put a skewer in to check cooked through.
7
Melt the sugar and juices together, pierce each of the cakes with a skewer, and pour the syrup over.
8
Leave to cool (I leave in the fridge overnight) Then sandwich the cakes together with half the icing and cover the top with the rest.
9
You can toast some coconut for the top for decoration--delicious!

924

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 225 g carrots, peeled and grated, 200 g self-raising flour, 2 teaspoons mixed spice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Scrumptious Orange Carrot 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.

Scrumptious Orange Carrot Cake

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