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STEP 1
For the carrot cake, preheat the oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3. Grease and line a 26cm/10in springform cake tin.
RECIPE
Carrot Cake
British · Dessert
Recipe imported from TheMealDB.
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STEP 2
Mix all of the ingredients for the carrot cake, except the carrots and walnuts, together in a bowl until well combined. Stir in the carrots and walnuts.
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STEP 3
Spoon the mixture into the cake tin and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and set aside to cool for 10 minutes, then carefully remove the cake from the tin and set aside to cool completely on a cooling rack.
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FINISH & SERVE
Meanwhile, for the icing, beat the cream cheese, caster sugar and butter together in a bowl until fluffy. Spread the icing over the top of the cake with a palette knife.
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SWAPS & ADAPTATIONS
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Use a lighter cooking cream or an unsweetened dairy-free alternative.
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Olive oil works when you want to lighten things up.
PAIRINGS
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CRISP DRY WHITE WINE
Fresh acidity helps cut through rich, creamy or cheesy flavours.
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SPARKLING LEMON WATER
Bright, cold and sharp enough to freshen up a rich plate.
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SIMPLE GREEN SALAD
Fresh leaves and a sharp dressing keep the meal balanced.
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