When you're craving something sweet, something that always hits the spot is a good slice of cake . And while it's easy enough to run out to your nearest shop or cafe, you can't deny that there is something very satisfying and rewarding about making one yourself. Home baking is also the perfect way to relax and unwind after a long week, so if you're in need of a good recipe , then this Mary Berry one could do the trick.
Her recipe for carrot cake with a creamy mascarpone topping requires no fancy ingredients, and all comes together in one bowl. It also takes just 15 minutes of prep time before being popped in the oven and baked to perfection. Carrot cake has always been a real teatime staple thanks to its spiced, fluffy sponge paired with creamy icing on the top.
And with Mary Berry 's recipe , it's easier to make than you might think. The description on the website reads:" Always a popular cake, this American carrot cake needs to be stored in the fridge because of the mascarpone topping. Walnut pieces are cheaper than walnut halves and are perfect for cakes.
" Here's everything you need to make it. Before you start, you'll need a 20cm deep round cake tin. Mary Berry's carrot cake 225g self-raising flour Two teaspoons baking powder 150g light muscovado sugar 50g walnut pieces, chopped 100g carrots, coarsely grated Two ripe bananas, mashed Two eggs 150 ml sunflower oil 250g tub mascarpone cheese Two to three teaspoons vanilla extract Two tablespoons icing sugar, sifted about 25g.