Scandinavian Carrot & Cardamom Cake

 

SERVES 6-8 • PREP TIME 20 MINS • COOK TIME 35 MINS

 

  • 225ml sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing

  • 300g coconut sugar

  • 170g grated carrot

  • 3 eggs

  • 240g plain flour or gluten free substitute

  • 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

  • 1 tsp crushed cardamom seeds

  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1⁄2 tsp salt

  • 40g chopped walnuts

ICING

  • 200g unsalted butter

  • 200g cream cheese

  • 180g icing sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon

 
 
 

Step 1

Using an electric whisk on its highest setting, beat the oil and sugar together in a large mixing bowl for about 5 minutes, until white.

Step 2

Keep beating while you add the carrot and the eggs, one at a time.

Step 3

Next add the flour, spices, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder and salt.

Step 4

Mix for a few minutes, then stir in the walnuts with a spatula.

 

 

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