Carrot Cake from Marlette – Delicious

Ingredients:

• 150g Marlette Flour all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• pinch of nutmeg
• pinch of salt
• 100g sugar
• 2 eggs
• 15 cl sunflower oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 100g grated carrots
• 100g chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
• 50g raisins (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
4. Add sunflower oil and vanilla extract to sugar-egg mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Sift flour mixture into the egg mixture and stir until smooth.
6. Stir in grated carrots and chopped nuts (and raisins, if using).
7. Pour batter into a prepared cake tin and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
8. Allow cake to cool in tin for about 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Verdict:

This Carrot Cake from Marlette is a winner! It’s the perfect balance of moist, fluffy, and rich, with the right amount of sweetness and spices. The grated carrots, chopped nuts, and raisins add texture and flavour to the cake, making every bite a delight. This recipe is definitely worth a try, especially if you’re a fan of carrot cake!

Serving Suggestions:

You can serve this Carrot Cake from Marlette plain, with a dollop of whipped cream or frosting, or with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. It’s great for breakfast, snack, or dessert, and pairs well with a cup of tea or coffee.