Carrot cake recipe

A classic favourite, this version of the carrot cake recipe is sure to be a hit, minus the usual calories.

• Ingredients
• Method
• Nutritional content

Ingredients

Serves 10

• 1 cup self-raising wholemeal flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup raw sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• Large handful walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 4 large carrots, grated

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a medium sized cake tin.
2. Grate carrots.
3. Mix dry ingredients.
4. Mix butter and sugar in a separate bowl. Add eggs. Fold in carrots, raisins and walnuts.
5. Combine with dry ingredients and mix.
6. Pour into cake tin and cook for 30-40 mins.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30-40 minutes
Difficulty rating: Easy
Tips

• Prepare grated carrots in food processor to save time.

Nutritional content

Nutritional analysis per serve:

Energy	1125 kJ 268 cal
Protein	4.8 g
Total fat	11.7 g
Saturated fat	2.6 g
Carbohydrates	43.3 g
Total sugars	21.3 g
Fibre	2.0 g
Sodium	131 mg
Cholesterol	43 mg
Potassium	296 mg