Carrot Cake
Carrot Cake is a classic British dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.
Carefully baked or prepared featuring Plain Flour, Bicarbonate Of Soda, Eggs, Cinnamon, Carrots, Walnuts, Cream Cheese, Caster Sugar and Butter, the components balance delicate sweetness and satisfying texture.
Enjoy warm or chilled alongside fresh vanilla custard, whipped cream, or a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea for a comforting finish to your meal.
If you enjoy authentic British cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Apple & Blackberry Crumble.
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Ingredients
- Vegetable Oil450ml
- Plain Flour400g
- Bicarbonate Of Soda2 tsp
- Sugar550ml
- Eggs5
- Salt½ tsp
- Cinnamon2 tsp
- Carrots500g grated
- Walnuts150g
- Cream Cheese200g
- Caster Sugar150g
- Butter100g
Step-by-Step Instructions
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For the carrot cake, preheat the oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3.
Grease and line a 26cm/10in springform cake tin.
Mix all of the ingredients for the carrot cake, except the carrots and walnuts, together in a bowl until well combined.
Stir in the carrots and walnuts.
Spoon the mixture into the cake tin and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and set aside to cool for 10 minutes, then carefully remove the cake from the tin and set aside to cool completely on a cooling rack.
Meanwhile, for the icing, beat the cream cheese, caster sugar and butter together in a bowl until fluffy.
Spread the icing over the top of the cake with a palette knife.
👨🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes
Cultural Heritage
Carrot Cake reflects the timeless heritage of traditional British home cooking, satisfying, traditional, and highlighting slow-simmered savory gravies. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.
Dietary Substitutions
To substitute whole eggs in baking, unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or a commercial egg replacer can work smoothly depending on whether the recipe is sweet or savory.
Chef Technique Tips
Resist the urge to open the oven door during the first two-thirds of the baking cycle. Opening the door vents trapped heat and steam, which can cause delicate baked goods to deflate or lose their rise.
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