Hairy Bikers Carrot Cake Recipe

This Hairy Bikers Carrot Cake Recipe is a moist and spiced treat, which includes grated carrots and sultanas. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 50 minutes.

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Hairy Bikers Carrot Cake Recipe Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 3 medium carrots (about 250g), peeled and grated
• 3 large eggs
• 100ml sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing
• 100g soft light brown sugar
• 200g self-raising flour
• 100g sultanas
• Finely grated zest of ½ a large orange
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp grated nutmeg
• 1½ tsp baking powder

For the Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional):

• 200g full-fat cream cheese
• 100g icing sugar, sifted
• Finely grated zest of ½ a large orange

How To Make Hairy Bikers Carrot Cake Recipe

1. Preheat and prepare tin: Preheat oven to 190°C/Fan 170°C/Gas 5. Grease and line a 23cm round loose-based cake tin.
2. Mix wet ingredients: Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add sunflower oil and brown sugar and whisk until smooth.
3. Add carrots and dry mix: Stir in grated carrots. Add self-raising flour, sultanas, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking powder. Mix until just combined.
4. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared tin. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Cool and frost: Let the cake cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. If using frosting, beat all frosting ingredients until smooth and spread over the cooled cake.

Recipe Tips

• Can I make this cake in advance? Yes, it stays moist for a few days and can be made a day ahead.
• How to make it nutty: Add 50g chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
• Can I skip the frosting? Absolutely. The cake is delicious on its own.
• Why is my cake dense? Be sure not to overmix the batter once the flour is added.
• How to store carrot cake: Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge if frosted.

What To Serve With Carrot Cake

This classic cake pairs well with:

• A cup of spiced chai tea
• Vanilla ice cream
• Fresh fruit
• A drizzle of honey or maple syrup

How To Store Carrot Cake

Refrigerate: If frosted, store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Room Temperature: Unfrosted carrot cake can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days.

Freeze: Wrap unfrosted cake tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.

Carrot Cake Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 250 kcal
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 150mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use wholemeal flour instead of self-raising?
Yes, but you’ll need to add baking powder and expect a denser texture.

Can I make this into cupcakes?
Yes, divide into a lined muffin tin and bake for 18–20 minutes.

Is this carrot cake dairy-free?
The cake itself is dairy-free, but the frosting contains cream cheese.

Can I add pineapple or coconut?
Yes, finely chopped pineapple or desiccated coconut adds moisture and flavor.

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• Hairy Bikers Chicken Tagine Recipe
• Hairy Bikers Chicken And Chorizo Recipe
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