Ingredients for cake
140ml vegetable oil
2 eggs
200g light brown sugar
300g grated carrots
100g sultanas
75g pecans
180g self raising flour
1 pinch salt
1/2 tsp bicarb of soda
1 generous tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 generous tsp mixed spice
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees
2. Oil and line two 8 inch tins
3. Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then add the oil, brown sugar, grated carrots, sultanas and chopped nuts
4. Sift in the rest of the dry ingredients and bring the mixture together using a wooden spoon or large metal spoon
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared tins and smooth the top. Bake for 25 mins or until your skewer comes out clean
6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack
Ingredients for frosting
300g icing sugar sifted
50 unsalted butter
125g cold cream cheese
Method
1. Beat the icing sugar and butter together in a mixer on medium-slow speed until the mixture comes together and is well mixed
2. Add the cream cheese in one go and beat until completely incorporated.
3. Turn the mixer up to medium- high speed
4. Continue to beat the frosting until it is light and fluffy, at least 5 minutes