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Mary Berry Carrot and Orange Cake

Mary Berry Carrot and Orange Cake
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Mary Berry’s Carrot and Orange Cake is a light and moist sponge cake made with grated carrots, fresh orange zest, and warm spices, then topped with a rich and creamy frosting. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors makes this cake a timeless favorite.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 175g self-raising flour
  • 150g light brown sugar
  • 150ml sunflower oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 200g carrots (grated)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • Juice of ½ orange
  • 50g chopped walnuts (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 200g cream cheese (softened)
  • 100g unsalted butter (softened)
  • 300g icing sugar (sifted)
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F. Grease and line a 20cm round cake tin.

Step 2: Mix the wet ingredients.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sunflower oil, light brown sugar, and eggs until well combined.

Step 3: Add dry ingredients.
Sift in the self-raising flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir gently to combine.

Step 4: Fold in carrots and orange zest.
Gently fold in the grated carrots, orange zest, orange juice, and chopped walnuts (if using). Mix until evenly distributed.

Step 5: Bake the cake.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6: Cool the cake.
Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7: Make the cream cheese frosting.
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the sifted icing sugar, then mix in the orange zest and vanilla extract.

Step 8: Frost the cake.
Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.

Step 9: Serve and enjoy.
Slice and serve your delicious carrot and orange cake with a cup of tea or coffee.

Find it online: https://britishrecipeshub.co.uk/mary-berry-carrot-and-orange-cake/