Cakes can be made in all shapes and flavours, but there's one classic that everyone always returns to—the humble carrot and walnut cake . The recipe is well worth mastering and easy to customise with fruity additions like apples or swapping walnuts for sultanas. It's easy to do with a basic formula, like this one from RecipNow.
Swapping complex layer cakes for a simple Bundt shape, this carrot cake looks impressive without the hassle. It also means you won't need to make two batches of icing, as the topping is all you need . According to RecipNow, the cake is "packed with freshly grated carrots, crunchy walnuts, and warm spices" that make it " moist and flavourful ".
Carrot and walnut cake recipe Four eggs 225g granulated sugar 200ml milk 200ml vegetable oil 300g plain flour 20g baking powder 5g vanilla sugar One cup of walnuts chopped Two cups grated carrot One tsp cinnamon Preheat the oven to 180C, then grease the Bundt tin with one teaspoon of oil or butter to prevent the cake from sticking. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar with an electric whisk until pale and fluffy. Add the milk and oil to the mixture and whisk for 10 seconds to ensure everything is well combined.
Now, gradually add the dry ingredients: sifted flour, baking powder, and vanilla sugar. Stir into the wet mixture, then beat on a low setting with a whisk until just combined. Fold in the grated carrot and walnuts then stir in one teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
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